representative
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But in 2001, when Taiwan was ruled by the pro-independence President Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party, Taipei skipped the summit after host China faxed the invitation and rejected the government's choice of representative.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
An A-CAP representative said Wander’s plea confirmed that it had been defrauded by him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
To investigate the connection, Zhang, Chang, and their colleagues examined information from the Health and Retirement Study, a nationally representative research project that follows Americans ages 51 and older.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
Santa Barbara police were aware of the incident, according to race organizers, but a department representative did not respond to a request for comment Sunday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Middlefield Prep doesn’t even have to send a representative or lawyer.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Europe -- alarmed by US President Donald Trump floating a deal with Moscow on European security ahead of the talks -- will also send representatives to Abu Dhabi, as another winter of war approaches.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
These front groups attempted to work through the offices of other representatives who don’t serve on national-security committees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Chappelle’s representatives did not immediately respond Sunday to messages seeking comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
The club has encouraged local representatives and authorities to continue to prioritise rivers and direct resources towards improving water quality and preventing further incidents.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The All-in Conference called for a national convention of elected representatives of all adult men and women on an equal basis to determine a new nonracial democratic constitution for South Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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