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The new senator, however, has maintained that he will not be deterred by threats and does not want a preemptive pardon from President Biden.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
In an interview with NBC News’s Meet the Press, Thune was pressed on some senators’ concerns about certain Cabinet nominations, particularly Patel.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
Even as a senator, Scott was questioned about his identity by Capitol Police despite wearing a pin identifying himenator.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
California’s two senators are Democrats without the powerful seniority that recent state members have had.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French senatur, from Latin senator, from senatus
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of senator was
in the 13th century
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“Senator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senator. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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