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The state, with a solid-red state government and nine Republicans in its 14-member House delegation but two Democratic senators, flipped from Donald Trump to Joe Biden in 2020 and is a key presidential battleground once again.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
There was speculation at the time that this was specifically designed to get the attention of then Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the senior senator from Kentucky which is the epicenter of the bourbon industry.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator's appearance comes after Donald Trump joined Rogan for an interview on Friday.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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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
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“Senator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senator. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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