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representative

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






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Guerra pointed to Park, who represents the 11th District on the Westside and has become a local hero to many victims of the Palisades fire, as an example of how voters stood by their representative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur said it was important that "a single person's evil act" was not seen as representative of an entire community.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I came here this evening as a representative of the League of Concerned Library Lovers.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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