the House
noun
: the larger part of the U.S. Congress or of the Parliament of Australia or New Zealand : the House of Representatives
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During his congressional tenure, Duffy was a member of the House Financial Services Committee.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Her 2000s films included Dinosaur, Bringing Down the House and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
For seats in the House, the governor calls a special election.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Noem was a member of the House of Representatives prior to becoming her state's first female governor.
—Lexie Schapitl, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Her 2000s films included Dinosaur, Bringing Down the House and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
For seats in the House, the governor calls a special election.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Noem was a member of the House of Representatives prior to becoming her state's first female governor.
—Lexie Schapitl, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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“The House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20House. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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