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one of the parts that make up a whole
the soil contained all of the necessary constituents for growing crops
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Recent Examples of constituents
Collins and Tillis broke ranks primarily over concerns that the legislation's Medicaid cuts would harm their constituents, while Paul was critical of its massive impact on the national debt.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Regardless of how the rest of the primaries turn out this year, the Democratic Caucus is all but certain to move further left on Israel next year, a dynamic that progressives say will come in response to their constituents’ calls for change.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The prospect of a lost season would aggravate some members of Congress and their constituents.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
In a recent interview with ABC affiliate KMGH-TV, DeGette argued that her time in Congress is an asset to her constituents.
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Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
At least one current Central Florida Congress member, Randy Fine, lives nearly 100 miles away from his nearest constituents in Daytona Beach.
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Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Neighbor worries Those constituents are not crazy to worry.
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Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Trone Garriott, a Lutheran pastor who has worked in the nonprofit sector, met with a handful of constituents around Klug’s dining room table, fielding questions over coffee and croissants about threats to democracy, the importance of integrity among politicians, and local cuts to public education.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Advertisement The president’s approval rating is underwater in the district, where 41% of constituents support his job performance and 57% disapprove of it.
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Julia Terruso,
Time,
23 June 2026
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Regardless of how the rest of the primaries turn out this year, the Democratic Caucus is all but certain to move further left on Israel next year, a dynamic that progressives say will come in response to their constituents’ calls for change.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The prospect of a lost season would aggravate some members of Congress and their constituents.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
In a recent interview with ABC affiliate KMGH-TV, DeGette argued that her time in Congress is an asset to her constituents.
—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
At least one current Central Florida Congress member, Randy Fine, lives nearly 100 miles away from his nearest constituents in Daytona Beach.
—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Neighbor worries Those constituents are not crazy to worry.
—
Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Trone Garriott, a Lutheran pastor who has worked in the nonprofit sector, met with a handful of constituents around Klug’s dining room table, fielding questions over coffee and croissants about threats to democracy, the importance of integrity among politicians, and local cuts to public education.
—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Advertisement The president’s approval rating is underwater in the district, where 41% of constituents support his job performance and 57% disapprove of it.
—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
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Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.
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KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.
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The amount each subscriber may receive has not been disclosed and will depend on factors such as how long a person has been subscribed and how many valid claims are filed.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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For a more exclusive access, sign up for the chef’s experience, which includes visits to the Sonoma Farmers Market, Vella Cheese Company, and The Farmer’s Patch to hand-select ingredients for your dinner.
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Previous versions of the FDA’s panel on drug compounding — the group that will meet next month — have voted against a string of peptide ingredients brought forward by compounding pharmacies, declaring all of them too risky to be offered to patients.
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To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.
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Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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