representatives

Cultural  

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

US representatives briefed their Chinese counterparts on changes to Washington's tariff measures, said Li.

From BBC

“What do you mean? I was supposed to meet with the burial representatives Wednesday at one p.m.”

From Literature

The founding committee, made up of representatives of Brazil, Norway, South Africa and Spain, alongside UN agencies, civil society and academic experts, has been tasked with defining the IPI's mission, governance and operational framework.

From Barron's

St Andrews has invested heavily in U.S. recruitment, employing three representatives to travel the country to meet with high-school students and teachers.

From The Wall Street Journal

He and his negotiators frequently claim to be from the same state as their clients to simplify conversations—even adopting local accents at times—but some sales representatives notice the area code doesn’t match.

From The Wall Street Journal

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