representative
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Pollsters typically weigh the responses they receive — sometimes amplifying the voices of respondents from a particular ethnic group, for example — to ensure that the results are representative of the population they are surveying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The hearing was not attended by Lomas's family members, because it was "too painful" being so close to the anniversary of her death, her relatives' representative Ben Bradley KC said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It's like being fired," Leandro Hidalgo, a delivery driver and union representative, told AFP, accusing the platforms of "financial slavery."
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
A representative for Swift did not respond to requests for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Since fringe politicians and scientists are generally more intriguing than mainstream ones, they garner a disproportionate share of publicity and thus seem more representative and significant than they otherwise would.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
McHugh let them out and then told the company of his decision, and said its representatives told him they would have also canceled the contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Coaches who are also teachers will be receiving help from United Teachers Los Angeles representatives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives on Wednesday wrapped up a first round of talks aimed at reconciling the nation following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Park recommended the electorate be expanded from around 200 officials, club representatives, coaches and players to around 20,000, including semi-professionals.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“They are representatives from the Council of Sages.”
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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