senate

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Recent Examples of senate The senate represents thousands of faculty members. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Voters also backed a proposal to change the constitution, with nearly two-thirds in favor of replacing a charter put in place after a 2014 military coup, which critics say gave too much power to an undemocratic senate. Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026 During a faculty senate meeting in September 2013, Subbaswamy and Page clashed over football, with the professor saying the chancellor had breached his public pledge not to let the school’s investment in football undermine education. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2025 One of the Renaissance’s finest illuminated manuscripts is on display in the Italian senate for the Vatican’s Jubilee celebrations. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for senate
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Noun
  • In one scene, Kahan is at his house in Nashville, packing for a brief tour.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • And Palmer recognizes the architectural elements that make a house feel extra special.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Rahman says she was removed from the chamber during the address and arrested.
    Maria Lisignoli, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Two team presidents sat inside the council chambers as the ordinance passed, more than a gesture of appreciation.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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