lawmaker
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Origin of lawmaker
First recorded in 1350–1400, lawmaker is from Middle English lawe maker. See law 1, maker
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One lawmaker my organization met is New York Assemblywoman Chantel Jackson, a Democrat representing the Bronx.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
One candidate — Republican Brandon Herrera, running to replace former GOP lawmaker Tony Gonzales — did not disclose any assets in his filing.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
A top lawmaker from Australia's far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Yes No 64 65 Could an eloquent lawmaker do anything heinous?
From Stanford Achievement Test, Ed. 1922 Advanced Examination, Form A, for Grades 4-8 by Kelley, Truman Lee
His early verdict, delivered to lawmakers this month: “In six weeks we have caused, I think, a sea change in new thinking.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Members of Trump's cabinet, South Carolina lawmakers and other guests also assembled for the ceremony, and to listen to tributes to Graham's military service and more than three decades in Congress after humble beginnings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy suggested last season that lawmakers could act to close the loophole in this exact way.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
In addition, ProPublica reached out to four leading lawmakers who were key to Florida’s 2023 bill that extended public money to all families opting for private education.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
This sent a clear message to lawmakers and future politicians and reestablished a feeling that seemed to have been lost when Harold Washington died: The African American vote mattered.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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