congressman

Example Sentences

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The former congressman has flatly and vigorously denied criminal wrongdoing while acknowledging and apologizing for unspecific “mistakes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As a result, Congress opened an ethics inquiry, and lawmakers were considering expelling the congressman.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

When news initially broke of Gonzales’ alleged affair, the congressman claimed that he was the victim of an extortion plot.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

"For nearly 20 years, I have served the public - as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women," the married father-of-three added.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Gilly jiggled her foot through a Central American earthquake and the bribery trial of a congressman from who cared where.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson