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lame-duck

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lame-duck (mainly American)
a lame duck - someone, especially an elected official, who cannot influence events any more, often because their job is going to end soon. Having lost control of Congress, he was in danger of becoming a lame-duck president. (always before noun)

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The Republican-led House dutifully passed this legislation last September, but the Republican-led Senate did not follow suit, either prior to the pre-election adjournment or during the lame-duck session that ended on December 9.
Conferees and staff aides signal agreement on most issues, but its fate this year depends in part on how long returning lawmakers stay working in the lame-duck session.
A lame-duck president facing midterm congressional elections with his public approval ratings low, Bush played it close to his vest on a wide range of domestic issues, offering no major initiatives.
 
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