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senate

[sen-it] / ˈsɛn ɪt /






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The senate said it will convene a work group to meet over the next year to look at the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

What inspired you to go from this relatively behind-the-scenes, former high-ranking legislative aide to a Democratic candidate for state senate in your home district?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"What is at stake here is the independence of the senate," he said without elaborating.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The new senate president, Alan Peter Cayetano, told reporters that the chamber would only act on arrest warrants from a Philippine court.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The leadership of the state senate agreed with the governor.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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