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cosponsor

American  
[koh-spon-ser] / koʊˈspɒn sər /

noun

  1. a joint sponsor, as of a legislative bill.


verb (used with object)

  1. to act as cosponsor for.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of cosponsor

co- + sponsor

Example Sentences

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Four Senators, including Vice-President-elect JD Vance, who resigned from office last week, and cosponsor Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., did not vote.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, a former cosponsor of the bill who won her election in 2020 by six votes, has also stayed off the latest version.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Mr. Santos is listed as a cosponsor of the bill.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023

Reeb is listed as a sponsor or cosponsor on several criminal justice initiatives, including enhanced punishments for firearms violations, as legislators explore ways to rein in surging violent crime.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2023

I am happy to cosponsor this important legislation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

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