the vote

noun

: the legal right to vote
In 1920, American women won the vote.

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Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda consolidated his lead in the most recent poll and would defeat both conservative rivals in a runoff scenario, five weeks ahead of the vote. Oscar Medina, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026 The two countries have different electoral systems, such that Orban and the man who defeated him, Peter Magyar, together garnered about 85% of the vote, with Magyar’s Tisza party drawing an absolute majority. Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 Arroyo took office in January, after being elected with 85% of the vote. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 The committee did not charge Madigan with conduct unbecoming a legislator, with the vote failing on party lines. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the vote

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“The vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20vote. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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