constituent
Example Sentences
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About 34% of S&P 500 constituents gained or lost at least 20% in the past three months as of Tuesday, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's
Other opponents of the Kirk-themed holidays have questioned why lawmakers are prioritizing the issue over more material issues that might have a bigger impact on their constituents’ lives.
From Salon
An index of the so-called Magnificent Seven tech giants remains mired in correction territory, having fallen 11.2% from its recent peak, with none of its constituents holding gains since the start of the year.
From Barron's
The intent was to remove map-drawing authority from politicians with a vested interest in picking their constituents and to create a process governed by constitutional rules.
As I visited congressional offices this week, meeting with sources and watching members of Congress interact with their constituents, it felt perfunctory — and, in some cases, sad.
From Salon
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