Examples of councilwoman in a Sentence
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Pastor has dedicated herself to bettering animal welfare as a tribute to former Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams, the councilwoman noted.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023
At a February memorial service held for Dwumfour at Epic Church International, Sayreville Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick mentioned the late Republican councilwoman’s dedication to service, per the Asbury Park Press.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
In addition to the Record’s newsroom, the police also executed search warrants at the home of publisher and co-owner Eric Meyer and the home of Ruth Herbel, a Marion city councilwoman.
—Luke Nozicka, Jonathan Shorman and Katie Moore, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2023
No similar affectionate displays have taken place for the Pinecrest peacocks, though Shannon del Prado, the councilwoman who proposed the program, said a few people had written to say that the birds should be left alone.
—Patricia Mazzei Alfonso Duran, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023
Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, Virginia was arrested in connection with the murder of a New Jersey councilwoman.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 May 2023
Three days later, the chief’s name and signature appeared on applications for warrants to search the Record’s office and the homes of Meyer, the councilwoman and another person who allegedly shared the Newell document.
—Jonathan O'Connell, Paul Farhi and Sofia Andrade, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2023
Justice will take over the seat vacated when former Ward 1 councilwoman Erron Bell resigned, effective Aug. 1.
—cleveland, 23 Aug. 2023
Both shared ties to Molina, the former Los Angeles councilwoman and supervisor, who died in May shortly after Hernández, 75, announced her retirement.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023
At a February memorial service held for Dwumfour at Epic Church International, Sayreville Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick mentioned the late Republican councilwoman’s dedication to service, per the Asbury Park Press.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
In addition to the Record’s newsroom, the police also executed search warrants at the home of publisher and co-owner Eric Meyer and the home of Ruth Herbel, a Marion city councilwoman.
—Luke Nozicka, Jonathan Shorman and Katie Moore, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2023
No similar affectionate displays have taken place for the Pinecrest peacocks, though Shannon del Prado, the councilwoman who proposed the program, said a few people had written to say that the birds should be left alone.
—Patricia Mazzei Alfonso Duran, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023
Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, Virginia was arrested in connection with the murder of a New Jersey councilwoman.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 May 2023
Three days later, the chief’s name and signature appeared on applications for warrants to search the Record’s office and the homes of Meyer, the councilwoman and another person who allegedly shared the Newell document.
—Jonathan O'Connell, Paul Farhi and Sofia Andrade, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2023
Justice will take over the seat vacated when former Ward 1 councilwoman Erron Bell resigned, effective Aug. 1.
—cleveland, 23 Aug. 2023
Both shared ties to Molina, the former Los Angeles councilwoman and supervisor, who died in May shortly after Hernández, 75, announced her retirement.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1928, in the meaning defined above
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“Councilwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilwoman. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.
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councilwoman
noun
coun·cil·wom·an
ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇m-ən 
: a woman who is a member of a council
Legal Definition
councilwoman
noun
coun·cil·wom·an
plural councilwomen
: a woman who is a member of a council
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