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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It employs 169 people in total, including more than 45 full-time lobbyists.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Drinks industry lobbyists had previously warned that the time taken to appoint Wales' operator had risked delaying the launch of the scheme.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In July, as scrutiny of the outbreak intensified, company executives and lobbyists met privately with the White House.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
In addition, Carvalho received “gifts from contractors and lobbyists beyond the limits permitted by law,” the letter alleged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He overhauled ethics rules governing White House employees’ interactions with lobbyists and, most important, managed to push a major economic stimulus bill through Congress, even though not a single House Republican voted in its favor.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
