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cosponsor

American  
[koh-spon-ser] / koʊˈspɒn sər /

noun

  1. a joint sponsor, as of a legislative bill.


verb (used with object)

  1. to act as cosponsor for.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of cosponsor

co- + sponsor

Example Sentences

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Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, a former cosponsor of the bill who won her election in 2020 by six votes, has also stayed off the latest version.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

Mr. Santos is listed as a cosponsor of the bill.

From Washington Times May 10, 2023

Scott, who is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and an original cosponsor of the bill, received $3,700 from SVB's PAC.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2023

I am happy to cosponsor this important legislation.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2023

Rep. Don Young, a cosponsor of the House bill, called for urgent Senate action.

From Seattle Times Dec. 9, 2021

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