polling day

noun

British

: a day on which elections for public office are held

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Recent Examples on the Web More than 93 million Nigerians are registered to vote but uncertainty hangs over voter turnout on polling day, with insecurity among the biggest concerns. —

Stephanie Busari, CNN, 21 Feb. 2023

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“Polling day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polling%20day. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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Last Updated: 27 Feb 2023 - Updated example sentences

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