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representative

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






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"We're seeing a small sample that's not representative of the big picture," Kaczmarek said.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

A representative for First Brands didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Sam was asked to one final audition, "just to show that I am functional as a human being", after which he was officially selected as the UK's representative.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"Sometimes the necessary specialists simply do not exist in sufficient numbers," a representative of Kvertus, a company manufacturing anti-drone jammers, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“Your Majesty,” he said formally, “I come as a representative of my father, King Cai Simin Tan. He regrets that he is personally unable to respond to your invitation.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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