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represent

[rep-ri-zent] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt /




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Despite being elected to represent fewer than 1,000 people, his forenames being those of two notorious fascist dictators has drawn outsized international attention to the small corner of the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The country should have more female legislators because the country’s legislatures should represent the country.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

At the same time, TCIP3 was also eliminating germinal centers -- clusters of rapidly dividing immune cells that depend heavily on BCL6 and represent the same type of cells that become abnormal in lymphoma.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

A large portion of the reserves reported by countries represent the minimum volume required to keep infrastructure operational, he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

“We represent the past, which they are busy trying to forget.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

That amount may sound insignificant, but it represents an enormous quantity of material.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

In April, the Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, urged officers to be "extremely cautious" about carrying Met-issued devices while off duty after the force upgraded its Lawful Business Monitoring software.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

The main gripe for the frugal is the proposed budget represents an increase of around 60 percent on the last one at a time when member states have to tighten their belts.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

“Canada represents an important next step in Geely Auto’s international growth,” said Bryan Wu, Geely’s managing director in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Once you know what story each one represents, they’ll be your best friend and they’ll sing for you.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Emergency Lawyers noted the previous alleged attacks and said they represented not only a violation of Sudan's sovereign territory but demonstrated the government's lack of control over the region.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The proceeds of the sale represented 1.1% of U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

For the writer-director, the movie represented a kind of unshackling from the obligations that had governed some of his past work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

"She represented the last straw" of popular anger at unaffordable housing, said Rodriguez, who has lived in Madrid all his life, describing real estate prices in Spain as "crazy".

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

They were the sons of Leda, and are usually represented as being gods, the special protectors of sailors,

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Surrey County Council has committed to 1.2 million trees being planted by 2030, representing one for every resident.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The Australian law firms representing Adidas and White Fox both declined to comment on the case, the first hearing due to begin on Friday.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

It was his fourth hit in two games, representing a sharp turnaround after going 0 for 7 in the first two games of the series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Viatris will pay $36.50 a share for Pacira, representing a roughly 45% premium to Pacira’s Wednesday closing price.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

They were followed by thousands of women marching in groups representing college students, doctors, nurses, lawyers, business leaders, artists, educators, librarians, actresses, and musicians.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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