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as in suffrage
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
in the United States, women were granted the vote by the 19th Amendment in 1920
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as in ballot
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election
dropped her vote into the ballot box
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as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of vote
CBS News,
22 June 2026
And his resignation has paved the way for a seventh official to fill the post in a decade, prolonging the political turbulence that began with the Brexit vote in 2016.
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Yasmin Vossoughian,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Out of millions of votes cast, how many cases of noncitizens illegally voting did the center find in that database between 1999 to 2023?
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Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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De la Espriella strikes reassuring tone With only a few hundred thousand votes separating the two candidates, De la Espriella used his victory speech to try to calm his critics.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
And his resignation has paved the way for a seventh official to fill the post in a decade, prolonging the political turbulence that began with the Brexit vote in 2016.
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Yasmin Vossoughian,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Verb
Preview of Republican’s Florida campaign strategy While some Republicans talked about affordability at Saturday’s Sunshine State Showdown event, others focused on stoking fear and rage toward Democrats as the unifying message to drive people to vote for their party in November.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Out of millions of votes cast, how many cases of noncitizens illegally voting did the center find in that database between 1999 to 2023?
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Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Two exhibits celebrating the history of women’s suffrage in Indiana continue through June 28 at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.
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The building is associated with Sarah Knox-Goodrich, who commissioned the building in the 19th century and was an advocate for women’s rights and suffrage.
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Several countermeasures aimed at overturning or weakening the billionaire tax have also made the November ballot.
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Six other Dodgers were finalists through the fan ballot, giving them a chance to claim starting spots in Phase 2 of voting.
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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Therefore, those in less-populous states have a disproportionate say in the presidential election.
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The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.
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Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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Newton isn't the only analyst seeing potential for a rebound in the shares.
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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The voice actor hall allowed attendees to meet voice actors from some of their favorite shows.
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Barreto’s muffled voice is heard responding.
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The pair posed for photos and watched the film together.
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Assessments of the damage are preliminary, the statement said, as aftershocks continue to pose risks to those who live in the country and to the teams descending to help clean up the rubble.
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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