the vote

noun

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

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Election officials insist the vote will be secure even as Trump escalates efforts to reshape how Americans cast ballots, from hunting for noncitizen voters to curbing mail voting through court fights. Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict with the vote remaining 11-1 for at least two days. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 Commissioner Marleine Bastien was not in the chambers for the vote. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Swiss cheese earned 10% of the vote, while provolone garnered 5% and blue and Jack both received 4% each. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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