dem

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abbreviation

demonstrative

Dem

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noun

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Billionaire Mark Cuban reacted to this agreement on X with the following statement: Every Dem should be thanking @potus for doing what the Dems have dreamed of doing, but have NEVER been able to do, creating a sales tax on 2 of the biggest semi companies in the country! Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Trump pick Emil Bove confirmed as circuit judge; Dems sound alarm | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage discuss the Senate confirming President Trump’s former lawyer Emil Bove for federal appeals court. The Hill, 30 July 2025 Swing states governors race a test of Trump policies, Dems messaging Most of next year's gubernatorial races will be centered on the six swing states, of which four are currently controlled by Democrats and two by Republicans. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 July 2025 One of her first moves was to launch investigations into Dem. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025 Brady also serves as a producer alongside Lisa Stewart and Aaron Dem. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 July 2025 Continue reading … ‘DISGUSTING’ – Dr. Phil slams Dem ‘Squad’ member for calling America one of the 'worst' countries. FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025 Producers are Lisa Stewart, Pam Brady, Aaron Dem, alongside executive producers Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2025 Larry Krasner* 0 0.0% 0 0.0 Total reported 0 *Incumbent See detailed results Other Races Controller Race Candidates Philadelphia Dem. New York Times, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dem was in 1875

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“Dem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dem. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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