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representative

[rep-ri-zen-tuh-tiv] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪv /






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He advocated for representative government based on a constitutional convention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Murphy’s fellow representative, Democrat Zac Ista, told ProPublica he hadn’t been able to make a dent in this legislature.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s why he once oversaw the men’s and women’s programs at Cal Poly Pomona, served as an athlete representative on U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"We have on the one hand the tourist accommodation market and on the other the residential market," says Jordi Vila, a representative of the Sindicat de Llogateres.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In his senior year, the football team won the city championship, beating Frankford High, the Public League representative.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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