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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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At the same time, a couple of lawmakers have pushed older counterparts out of committee leadership positions.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Bryant Middleton was among those who spoke publicly in 2017, when lawmakers formally acknowledged the abuse.
—Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The margin will narrow further, temporarily, to 217-215 in the weeks after Congress convenes once a couple of lawmakers whom Trump appointed to his new administration leave their seats to serve in the executive branch.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
In a letter to lawmakers, the agency stated there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized access to Treasury data.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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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 5 Jan. 2025.
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