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representative

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






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The US president has remained an enthusiastic fan of the monarchy and in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, he praised King Charles: "He's really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

A representative for C2 Education was not immediately available for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

In contrast, although Explosive Media says that it operates independently from the Iranian government, a representative recently told the BBC that the regime is a customer.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Each time, the first-line representative said no, suggesting something like, “If you can’t afford to pay it now, set up a payment plan or apply for financial assistance.”

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

If you don’t know, there’s always an alternative, like head instead of chairman, press officer instead of spokesman, firefighter instead of fireman, representative instead of congressman, and so on.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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