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Examples of lawmaker in a Sentence
the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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The funding scandal involved millions of dollars in undocumented political funds, and lawmakers allegedly lining their own pockets with kickbacks or failing to properly declare their income.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
The group’s proposals usually sail through the legislature, where lawmakers understand townships’ political muscle.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
Republican lawmakers blasted the latest Biden student loan forgiveness plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The company discontinued its 3-milliliter vials of Humalog, which is mainly used by hospitals, to free up capacity for the 10-milliliter vials, according to the company's response letter to lawmakers.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of lawmaker was
in the 14th century
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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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