lobbyist
noun
a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest; a member of a lobby.
lobbyists
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pluralof lobbyist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Navatek’s lobbyists at that time were seeking private meetings with Graham, Wilson and Clyburn, where Kao planned to ask for significantly more federal funding.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Merchant lobbyists are talking with White House officials to pass the bill, while bank and payment lobbyists have met with administration officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Working with a team of pricey, well-connected lobbyists, Navatek would get meetings on Capitol Hill to pitch the research to congressional staff.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
There were journalists and lobbyists, and also homeless people just looking to get out of the heat.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
