junior senator

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The senator from a particular state who has served for a shorter period of time than the other senator from the same state.

senatorADJECTIVE + NOUN

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junior

Examples (10)

  • The newly elected official began his term as the junior senator from his state.
  • She served for years as the junior senator before becoming the senior one.
  • The junior senator proposed a bill aimed at environmental protection.
  • Despite being the junior senator, her influence on policy was significant.
  • He is known for his progressive stance, even as a relatively new junior senator.
  • The state's delegation includes a veteran senior senator and a dynamic junior senator.
  • Many junior senators spend their initial years building a reputation.
  • The junior senator often takes on less prominent committee assignments.
  • She was elected as the youngest junior senator in the state's history.
  • During the budget negotiations, the junior senator fought for increased funding for education.