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representative

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






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Lee and his colleagues used data from the nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a long-running health survey of the United States population.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

He says the Mercor representative replied to say he would discuss it with the team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“IULs are an option for people seeking flexibility in their financial planning,” a representative from the American Council of Life Insurers told MarketWatch via email.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“As we have maintained, this lawsuit was entirely without merit, and we are pleased with the court’s ruling on the matter,” a Fox News representative said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

She was in the finance club and on the debate team, and she was my grade’s student council representative.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan