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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislatives
Noun
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Steyer ran as the ultimate embodiment of the long-running strategy promoted by the Rockefeller family and fellow billionaire interests to weaponize courts, legislatures, and public opinion against American oil and gas producers.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026 -
Howard said at least 40 legislatures have signed on to the statement from both sides of the aisle.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Trump lambasted Democrats in Congress for voting against the measure, which passed on party-line votes in both chambers.—
Nandita Bose,
Reuters,
4 July 2025
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Prosecutors have asked a judge to uphold a murder charge against the former Letcher County sheriff accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins inside his chambers in September 2024.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
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“Legislatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislatives. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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