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Later Friday morning, Vice President-elect JD Vance, who has been accompanying Hegseth on his Capitol visits with GOP senators, echoed Trump's support.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
At least six Republican senators this week demanded greater transparency from the NIH, questioning the ethics of administering experimental treatments to minors and calling for the release of annual progress reports tied to the study.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
However, Republican senators have told Newsweek that policy will take time to reinstate.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump's team, ABC News reported, was focused on figuring out where the nine female Republican senators stand on Hegseth.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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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 18 Dec. 2024.
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