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

But representatives for the European Union's 27 member states voted Friday to extend the same benefit to chemically recycled plastics.

From Barron's

On a call with investors on Monday, SpaceX representatives including CFO Johnsen confirmed plans to take the company public this summer, according to people familiar with the discussions.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes after $3 million of earlier assistance, also provided through the same mechanisms, with the material aid being delivered by local parish representatives.

From Barron's

"We don't want a consultation. We want this decree revoked," Indigenous leader Gilson Tupinamba, wearing a large headdress of blue and orange feathers, told a meeting with government representatives on Wednesday.

From Barron's

On Wednesday, the State Department hosted an event attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, including officials from the UK, European Union, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From BBC

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