constituent

Example Sentences

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DHS was and is less than the sum of its constituent parts.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Niccol himself is keeping in touch with another key constituent: Howard Schultz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

One constituent, Alec Cullen from Bingham, told the BBC before Jenrick's defection to Reform UK: "It doesn't surprise me, I don't think he is very loyal and he wanted to become leader."

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

An elected official who prioritizes actual constituent needs over personal ambition, media attention, or higher political aspirations represents a more valuable outcome than a charismatic outsider with limited governing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Although the council negotiated peace treaties, it could not declare war—that was left to the initiative of the leaders of each of Haudenosaunee’s constituent nations.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann