How to Use alderman in a Sentence

alderman

noun
  • The feds did not name the alderman.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • At least one alderman thinks so.
    — Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Her alderman is trying to get the city to wipe out that bill.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Most aldermen have one to three hourly aides that work at least 700 hours.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Moreno stands in a long line of Chicago alderman who have run afoul of the law.
    — Megan Crepeau, chicagotribune.com, 16 July 2021
  • But in all those years no alderman's been exiled from his own brood—until now.
    — Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader, 24 May 2018
  • Now 2026 is here, and the aldermen are back at work.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Bush told the aldermen he's tried to use his vacation days.
    — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
  • So, it was not discussed by aldermen at the meeting.
    — R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • That past work won high praise from several aldermen.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The school plan won the backing of the local alderman and some parents.
    — Mick Dumke, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2022
  • But the alderman of the ward where the project will be located, Ald.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2022
  • Other aldermen came to the fire chief's defense.
    — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Some aldermen already believe there is no shot at better terms.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • In the past decade, 35 of the 50 wards have elected a new alderman.
    — John Byrne, chicagotribune.com, 22 Oct. 2021
  • The alderman, according to court records, was not aware of Wade's scheme.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2020
  • In many areas where the units were legalized, aldermen added caveats.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Awsumb told aldermen that one option is to regulate where and when trucks can come to town.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023
  • The sole alderman who voted for this year's budget, but didn't vote for last year's, was Ald.
    — Emily K. Coleman, Lake County News-Sun, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Alderman scored back-to-back goals to start the quarter, cutting the deficit to 8-6.
    — Monica D'ippolito, baltimoresun.com, 29 Apr. 2017
  • So, aldermen did not discuss the contract at the meeting.
    — R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The storage pods and outdoor storage were the main concern aldermen and city staff had about the plan.
    — Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon-News, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Or aldermen need to more forcefully take the reins themselves.
    — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Frieders is in his second term as alderman in Yorkville's Third Ward.
    — Linda Girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, 25 Apr. 2018
  • At least 27 aldermen have signed on to the alternate budget plan, enough to pass it.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
  • As more aldermen fall by the wayside, Marin becomes the prime suspect.
    — Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2024
  • But as aldermen test their footing, Johnson’s team has taken a step back.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
  • Willie, 32, gave up his seat on the three-member board of aldermen to become mayor.
    — Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Burke was the 14th Ward alderman for more than half a century.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Burke was the 14th Ward alderman for more than half a century.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

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