Senator

~Alekzandra

Sentence from the news:

“Sixty percent of Mississippi said they believe Illinois Senator Barack Obama should be the democratic nominee in the race for president.”

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Explain the word’s everyday meaning (if any):

A title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the senate.

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Explain the word’s election-related meaning:

A member of the senate

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Write your own sentence using this word:

Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton are both senators in the U. S. election.

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