congressional
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Definition
Relating to or belonging to a congress, especially the United States Congress. It describes things like hearings, districts, committees, or actions connected to the legislative body.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always capitalized when referring to the U.S. Congress ('Congressional hearing'). Common collocations: 'Congressional district,' 'Congressional committee,' 'Congressional approval,' 'Congressional Budget Office.' Note: 'congressional' is the adjective; 'Congress' is the noun.
Example Sentences
The congressional hearing lasted for three hours.
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She represents the fifth congressional district.
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The congressional committee reviewed the new proposal.
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The bill barely survived the congressional vote — it passed by just two votes.
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There's a lot of congressional pressure on the president to address the housing crisis.
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The congressional investigation uncovered some pretty damaging evidence.
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