congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially
: a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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The report detailed 27 counts against the congresswoman.
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The longtime congresswoman was among Biss’ supporters at his election night party on Tuesday.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Viewing Revanur’s page now reveals no mention of her internship with the former congresswoman.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The candidate, former congresswoman Katie Porter of Orange County, even suggests a way to pay for her bold pledge.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The longtime congresswoman was among Biss’ supporters at his election night party on Tuesday.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Viewing Revanur’s page now reveals no mention of her internship with the former congresswoman.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The candidate, former congresswoman Katie Porter of Orange County, even suggests a way to pay for her bold pledge.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
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congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially
: a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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