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lobbyist

[lob-ee-ist] / ˈlɒb i ɪst /


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A Washington industry lobbyist interviewed by AFP predicted a pragmatic approach from companies.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Elaine Crory, a women's sector lobbyist at the Women's Resource and Development Agency, said there's a lack of awareness about when and how the glasses are being used, leading to issues around consent.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

For a lobbyist in Brussels, the currency is access: a strong network, a deep knowledge of the EU's labyrinthine institutions and policymakers' trust.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Have a good lobbyist, will travel in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

One was a lawyer and lobbyist from the state capital of Columbus.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Banks and payment lobbyists have launched into action.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, Phillips 66 and their lobbyists consulted Trump’s team on diesel supplies in recent days, advising the administration to pursue alternatives to an outright export ban, some of those people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Kao told the FBI that the lawmakers, lobbyists and Navatek brass understood these donations were bribes and that the payments were essential to the entire scheme.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The bill turned out to be part of an elaborate FBI sting that resulted in 14 legislators, lobbyists and others being sent to prison.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

There were journalists and lobbyists, and also homeless people just looking to get out of the heat.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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