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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislatives
Noun
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Debates about education policy belong in legislatures and elections, not in empty classrooms.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026 -
According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, Connecticut governors and legislatures failed to save adequate for pension benefits for more than seven decades prior to 2011.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The votes in both chambers were along strict partisan lines, with all Democrats against the measure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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That was not a surprise, given the open rancor between House and Senate leaders left over from last year’s session, which, despite the GOP’s control of both chambers, also failed to produce a budget on time and went an extra 45 days.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Legislatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislatives. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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