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representative

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






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Last week's floodwaters washed away a lot of heavy machinery, making it harder for rescuers to unblock tunnels, says a representative for Nepalese power companies.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

"No one could escape, it was so sudden," said Nimsang Gurung, a sales representative with the company.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Huskeys generates annual contract revenue in a six-figure dollar range, which gives investors an indication of recurring subscription revenue over 12 months, according to a company representative.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

A representative for the actor did not immediately respond Wednesday to a request for confirmation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The CIA man who introduced himself as Mr. Hathaway—"thin faced and graying," according to Wolf—announced that he was a personal representative of CIA director William Webster.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

To make the intervention work across many different settings, multinational working groups included representatives from every participating country.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

The authority is led by a DPS official and six governor-appointed board members — two from law enforcement, two from the insurance industry and two consumer representatives.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Volkswagen’s supervisory board had initially rejected Blume’s plan at a meeting in July, triggering two months of high-profile wrangling between the CEO’s team, worker representatives and Lower Saxony.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

He praised the "strong" team of union representatives on the shop floor at the Trafford Park site for their efforts over the years.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The ministers began selecting people to be representatives in the courtroom.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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