lobby
noun
an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
has lobbied
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present perfectof lobby (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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His brother Gurpreet Singh Johal has lobbied successive governments calling for his brother's release.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The country has been at “loggerheads” with Saudi Arabia for some time as it has lobbied to secure higher export limits through the years, according to Edward Meir, analyst at Marex.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
The company has lobbied state legislatures and sought other relief to limit its exposure from a torrent of cases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Actor Joaquin Phoenix is among those who has lobbied to end the slaughterhouse operation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
He has lobbied hard for U.S. permission to sell chips to Chinese customers, arguing it is better to lock China’s companies into dependence on American hardware.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
