representatives

1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress . Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

Example Sentences

These gatherings have decreased in some areas of the county, according to a report conducted by the Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup, a coalition made up of representatives from law enforcement, city, county and community groups.

From Los Angeles Times

"They deliberately flouted this Court's...order," Boasberg wrote, noting that Trump admin representatives offered "no convincing reason" for their conduct in weeks of hearings.

From Salon

Scorsese and his representatives were not immediately available for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

The party has now directed its elected representatives to avoid providing character references where allegations of violence or sexual crimes are involved.

From BBC

"We maintain regular discussions with a range of student and staff representatives to listen to their views and ensure that they feel supported."

From BBC

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