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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

Representatives from the Supreme Court did not respond to a detailed list of questions.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Representatives for Maria Aliva and Oscar Olivo have not yet commented.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Representatives from Utah and California introduced federal legislation in March that would prohibit betting “related to terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, or illegal activity,” according to a press release.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Representatives from two local tribes draw a parallel between the gather and past efforts to expel their people from their ancestral lands, and say the horses are intertwined with their culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

We addressed a joint session of Congress, a rare occasion in the Capitol, attended by members of the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the President’s Cabinet.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

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