representatives

Cultural  

1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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Example Sentences

As the games continue, observers will be watching to see how athletes navigate their roles as representatives of their country while balancing personal ethics and the expectations of global audiences.

From Salon

He said the parties discussed, for the first time, the possibility of a trilateral meeting between leaders, not simply representatives, but cautioned that "preparatory elements are needed for this".

From BBC

But representatives for the European Union's 27 member states voted Friday to extend the same benefit to chemically recycled plastics.

From Barron's

On a call with investors on Monday, SpaceX representatives including CFO Johnsen confirmed plans to take the company public this summer, according to people familiar with the discussions.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes after $3 million of earlier assistance, also provided through the same mechanisms, with the material aid being delivered by local parish representatives.

From Barron's

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