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representative

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






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A representative of OpenAI confirmed the letter was written by Altman, but declined to comment further.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A legal representative for Lil Tjay denied “false rumors” that their client was involved in the shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The couple never considered the treatment until a representative of Lustig, the trial investigator, reached out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The new multinational force tasked with combating gangs in Haiti will deploy in "phases" over the coming months, a special representative for the force said Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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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