Italics are used in the following example to indicate a copy that lacks phonological representation:

In some cases, graduate students lack formal representation in student government.

It's an insult to me and to my community; the Bronx is the one borough that lacks representation.

They were joined by the General Political Party, who lacked parliamentary representation.

The party currently has representation in several city legislatures, but lacks representation on the regional level.

Some states could not, and thus delayed sending representatives to Congress; in a few cases, the system broke down to the point where states completely lacked representation.

However, he declined to fill the seat and thus, the party will lack representation at the council for the rest of the mandate period.

By the end of the 19th century the Swedish working class still lacked representation in the Parliament and the City Council.

Other officers complain that the P.B.A. hierarchy lacks representation from minority groups.

If lacking representation, the defendant may consult or hire an attorney to exercise his or her legal rights.