the House

noun

: the larger part of the U.S. Congress or of the Parliament of Australia or New Zealand : the House of Representatives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And now Republicans control the House. Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2023 But the broader plan appears out of reach, unless Abbott and school choice proponents can turn the tide in the House. Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023 In January, Auchincloss showed off how powerful AI can be by reading the first speech on the House floor that was entirely written by ChatGPT. Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2023 The company’s chief executive, Shou Zi Chew, who is Singaporean, is scheduled to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee next Thursday. David Mccabe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023 Biden’s demand comes just one week before TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 16 Mar. 2023 If the House doesn't agree with the changes to HB 470, and the Senate refuses to budge, a group of lawmakers from both chambers will try to reach a compromise in a conference committee. Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2023 That same year, the House voted to repeal the 2002 authorization, but it was never voted on by the Senate. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2023 The heat will likely intensify next week as TikTok CEO Shou Chew is expected to face a grilling before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Mar. 2023 See More

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“The House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20House. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.

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