congressman
noun
con·gress·man
ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-mən 
: a member of a congress
especially
: a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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a former congressman who is now a senator
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Among the suitors vying for her affection were Brad Ledford, who was the driver in the car accident that paralyzed former congressman Madison Cawthorn; Another, Clayton Johnson, was formerly engaged to Lana Del Rey.
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Denisse Miralles was appointed prime minister in late February after interim President José Jerí was removed from his post after corruption accusations and replaced by congressman Jose María Balcázar.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
The latter three are running as independents after a controversial last-minute ballot maneuver from the congressman, who late last year announced his retirement after serving for four terms.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Crockett's office said the congressman's team followed all protocols outlined by the House to contract additional security.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Denisse Miralles was appointed prime minister in late February after interim President José Jerí was removed from his post after corruption accusations and replaced by congressman Jose María Balcázar.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
The latter three are running as independents after a controversial last-minute ballot maneuver from the congressman, who late last year announced his retirement after serving for four terms.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Crockett's office said the congressman's team followed all protocols outlined by the House to contract additional security.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Congressman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressman. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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congressman
noun
con·gress·man
ˈkäŋ-grəs-mən
: a member of a congress
especially
: a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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