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representative

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






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A representative for De La Cruz did not respond to requests for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

A scheduling email from the White House Friday night didn’t list a primary TV pool representative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Braverman's personal legal representative - who is paid for by the government - gave no statement on her behalf during Friday's session.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Advisers say the best time to set up a trusted contact is when you start a relationship with a financial representative or institution, as part of the onboarding process.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

A representative of Pickett Engineering said that Pickett’s private affairs had no bearing on the direction of the company.’

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

Tebow said his representatives are now investigating the allegations before he reaches his own conclusions about Life Surge.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

Garda Sgt Jim Collins told the court that there had been no application for bail from Anderson's legal representatives at that time.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

If any of the representatives have concerns, maybe then they’ll get to ask West how this could be acceptable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

His speech drew only a moderate number of diplomats to the General Assembly hall, with no sign of top American or Israeli representatives in attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

“We’re going to form a republic where the people of each district and the Capitol can elect their own representatives to be their voice in a centralized government. Don’t look so suspicious; it’s worked before.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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