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

Lockhart wrote that she was in Scarva alongside other unionist representatives and community leaders.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Marketing representatives and engineers came to “razzle and dazzle” him, he said, pitching something big and transformative that would bring significant tax revenue to the county.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The U.S.-mediated process has done little to bring the sides closer together on these issues, but Kyiv has stayed in touch with American representatives, including to discuss possible security guarantees to deter future Russian assaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Closing arguments from the defence and from representatives of victims are expected in the coming days.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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