political action committee
noun
: a group formed (as by an industry or an issue-oriented organization) to raise and contribute money to the campaigns of candidates likely to advance the group's interests
Examples of political action committee in a Sentence
The governor received over $3 million in campaign contributions from political action committees.
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However, Lander has accused Goldman of cozying up to Wall Street interests, including corporate political action committees.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Boafo touts the endorsement of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective — one of a handful of diaspora national political organizations, some of which are linked to political action committees — and has hosted events with African communities in the district.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Two major super PACs affiliated with AI companies are facing off in New York's 12th congressional district — the only congressional race so far where both political action committees are involved.
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Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Some of the largest donations came from a political action committee led by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Boafo touts the endorsement of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective — one of a handful of diaspora national political organizations, some of which are linked to political action committees — and has hosted events with African communities in the district.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Two major super PACs affiliated with AI companies are facing off in New York's 12th congressional district — the only congressional race so far where both political action committees are involved.
—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Some of the largest donations came from a political action committee led by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for political action committee
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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