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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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"We cannot when all is said and done be naive in our dealings with China," he said, after holding talks with staff representatives and local politicians.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

The representatives of the players have been asked for comment.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta’s representatives next month for court-ordered settlement talks that could clear a path for David Ellison’s $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The White House official said Dans is one of two commission members the law designates as representatives of “the interests of industry.”

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

The dock housed not only the Army Transport Command but representatives of the Farm Security Administration and the Federal Employment Service.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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