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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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Court filings show that representatives for the BBC's legal team attempted in May to serve subpoenas to the president's son Donald Trump Jr., his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Over the last six days of talks, Figuera met separately with representatives of political prisoners, retirees and media workers and promised to advocate for their demands.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Park recommended the electorate be expanded from around 200 officials, club representatives, coaches and players to around 20,000, including semi-professionals.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

During the World Cup, multiple buyers described StubHub representatives repeatedly urging them to the stadium without tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

I was honored at the Ghana Club, by more press representatives and dignitaries.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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