as in senator
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the legislators met in an all-night session to hammer out the details of the bill
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Recent Examples of legislator
The latest episode, which dropped Wednesday, featured an extensive conversation about generative AI, with Cameron sounding optimistic about its use in special effects, and uncertain whether studios, tech giants and legislators should focus on regulating the inputs to the AI models, or the outputs.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Officials also confirmed that the injured include legislator Bray Vargas, and merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was on stage performing when the roof gave way.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The chairman of legislative management would select one of the legislators serving on the task force to act as its chairman.
—Grant Coursey, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2025
Vacancy committees are small groups of party insiders who select replacements for legislators who voluntarily (e.g., resign) or involuntarily (e.g., die) vacate office.
—Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Officials also confirmed that the injured include legislator Bray Vargas, and merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was on stage performing when the roof gave way.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The chairman of legislative management would select one of the legislators serving on the task force to act as its chairman.
—Grant Coursey, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2025
Vacancy committees are small groups of party insiders who select replacements for legislators who voluntarily (e.g., resign) or involuntarily (e.g., die) vacate office.
—Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislator
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The Vermont senator, who is fresh off his Fighting Oligarchy Tour with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, will face questions from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, 14 Maine state senators signed a letter sent to the White House condemning Gov. Janet Mills for continuing to support trans-inclusion in girls’ and women’s sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Last week, the Idaho House unanimously passed the bill, with 63 votes in favor and seven lawmakers absent.—
Kyle Pfannenstiel,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2025
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If successful, that would mean both chambers approving a framework before lawmakers depart for the Easter recess next month.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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Centuries earlier, the ancient lawgiver Solon had sought to curb pleonexia by legislating against luxury and economic inequality.—
David Lay Williams,
TIME,
2 Oct. 2024
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Centuries earlier, the ancient lawgiver Solon had sought to curb pleonexia by legislating against luxury and economic inequality.—
David Lay Williams,
TIME,
2 Oct. 2024
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“Legislator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislator. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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