lobby
noun
an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
have lobbied
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present perfectof lobby.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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“Even the contractors have lobbied with us to keep TPS extending, because they would lose a lot of manpower in this area,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
As the conflict in Iran sends fuel prices surging, a group of low-cost U.S. carriers including Spirit have lobbied the government for a $2.5 billion lifeline.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
In the aftermath, Bob reached out to Caitlin-Rose's mother Stella and both families have lobbied for a change in the law.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Patient advocates have lobbied the county Board of Supervisors to establish a similar task force, thus far unsuccessfully.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
Hundreds of pig parents have lobbied their local governments to recognize mini pigs as pets to circumvent livestock zoning bans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
