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Political operatives tied to Florida Power & Light’s parent company were involved in the scandal, and a former Republican state senator was convicted of violating campaign finance laws.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026 Multiple politicians, including Vice President JD Vance and Josh Hawley, a Republican senator from Missouri, took to social media to express their disapproval with MLB’s decision to scold the players, calling the move religious discrimination.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026 The senator and allies, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have condemned the challenger’s efforts to join the race, arguing his presence could confuse voters.—
Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026 The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell.—Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for senator
Word History
Etymology
Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French senatur, from Latin senator, from senatus