dem

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abbreviation

demonstrative

Dem

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noun

Examples of dem in a Sentence

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Noun
But which direction? Dr. Richard Groper, Department of Political Science, California State University For Kamala, the surest way to victory is the same blue wall (MI, WI, PA) that Biden won in 2020 and the one Nebraska Electoral College vote that is likely to go Dem. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 More concern:Mark Kelly, other Dems fear Trump might derail CHIPS Act, semiconductor funding What did Donald Trump say about the CHIPS Act? Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024 Why Dems aren’t helping the indie in the Nebraska Senate race. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 The show takes place after Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, and will continue on November 14 with a performance from Gunna, fresh off the road from his One Of Dem Nights tour. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024 Trump picks up support across the political aisle with help of lifelong Dem in key swing state. Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024 Migrant Crime 9 hours ago Dem Rep. Nadler pictured with head down, eyes closed during testimony from mothers of migrant crime victims Rep. Jerrold Nadler has drawn criticism after appearing to close his eyes and lower his head amid testimony from mothers who lose their children to migrant crime. Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024 Studio Dem, a creation of Michelene Auguste is the culmination of the model’s largest manifestations. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024 Erin Doherty Jul 24, 2024 - Politics & Policy Harris' big test: reclaiming swing states for Dems For all of the enthusiasm and cash Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is generating for Democrats, her true tests are about to begin. Axios, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dem was in 1875

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“Dem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dem. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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