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congressman

[kong-gris-muhn] / ˈkɒŋ grɪs mən /


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Florida Democratic congressman Jared Moskowitz voiced the establishment's unease.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

And Pappas, a sitting congressman, should be a perfectly acceptable head of hair to complete the task.

From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2026

Rep. Joe Wilson, a Republican congressman from South Carolina who backed the bill, said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

John Lewis, the late Georgia congressman and hero of the civil rights movement, said voting is precious and “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

If you don’t know, there’s always an alternative, like head instead of chairman, press officer instead of spokesman, firefighter instead of fireman, representative instead of congressman, and so on.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

It’s made Herndon one of the biggest names at a school that’s seen 32 congressmen, the first American in space, one U.S.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

The outcome effectively ends the tenure of one of the state’s longest-serving congressmen.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

"He's one of the most consistent congressmen," said Rex Morgan, who attended a Massie meet-and-greet at a coffee shop in Shelbyville, near Louisville.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

The 11 congressmen and women were to hold talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

Among the witnesses were cabinet members, some senators and congressmen, and former Presidents Hayes and Grant.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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