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congresswoman

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Recent Examples of congresswoman Stevens was someone Howard considered a friend, a congresswoman who had earned his affection by showing up in black communities without making her office or title the center of attention. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026 Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist currently holds a double-digit lead against Stevens, a four-term congresswoman according to a new poll. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman, aims to flip the seat. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 In response, Argentine congresswoman Marcela Pagano filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Court of Puerto Iguazú regarding Bolsonaro’s entry and his subsequent departure on a private plane. — Florencia Cabral, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congresswoman

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Its founder has advised several powerful men who faced public scrutiny, Wired reported, like former congressman Anthony Weiner and writer Jeffrey Toobin.

— Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
The Florida map was already distorted after DeSantis’ handpicked Supreme Court allowed his 2022 gerrymander that disposed of North Florida’s only Black congressman, Al Lawson.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

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