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representatives

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1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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Example Sentences

Customer-service representatives deal with rude people all day.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Each year the home presented its annual report to a committee made up of representatives from the church and local councils.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The meeting also included a roundtable discussion with industry representatives from both nations.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Coke representatives working on the McDonald’s account called themselves “the keeper of the handshake,” in reference to the original deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Scrimgeour’s representatives admitted that he had met with Dumbledore at once upon taking possession of the top job, but refused to comment on the topics under discussion.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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