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With Republicans currently controlling both houses of Congress by thin margins, significant legislative could certainly follow, but could still prove difficult on some hot button issues.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislative
Noun
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But Democrats in the Indiana legislature don’t have the numbers to break quorum like their Texas counterparts.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The process is always the same: turning a vague promise into a de facto tax cut, bypassing the mess and expense of legislation, lobbying legislatures, and competing on merit.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The major source of lithium for most people is their diet.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, consuming whole mangosteen can be a great way to add more fruit to the diet, mainly due to its rich fiber content.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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