as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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Recent Examples of electing
Business interests, including the chamber, Meta, Chevron and PG&E, collectively contributed more than $52 million toward electing Becerra and opposing Tom Steyer, his top Democratic rival in the final weeks of the primary.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates frozen again this week – its fourth such pause in 2026 – savers can comfortably take the time to shop around for a savings account that works for them and their goals.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker, and the leading contender is Andy Burnham of the governing Labour Party, the current mayor of Greater Manchester and oddsmakers’ favorite to be the next prime minister.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
After electing free agency earlier this month, long-time Phillies player Weston Wilson has landed with the American League West division leading Seattle Mariners, marking a quick turnaround from his latest cut for a player who began his major league career in Philadelphia.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Speakers also recounted the resignation from Congress of Marjorie Taylor Greene in January, maintaining that the Republican Party is squashing its anti-Israel voices, while the Democratic Party is electing them.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
There remains no feasible route, under the Voting Rights Act or the Constitution, to challenging district lines that prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Foreign fans, like other tourists, have heard horror stories about ICE and are electing to stay home.
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Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Just two years ago, CA-27 was one of the most competitive House races in the nation, and even before that, voters here had a history of going back and forth between electing a Democrat or a Republican.
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates frozen again this week – its fourth such pause in 2026 – savers can comfortably take the time to shop around for a savings account that works for them and their goals.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker, and the leading contender is Andy Burnham of the governing Labour Party, the current mayor of Greater Manchester and oddsmakers’ favorite to be the next prime minister.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
After electing free agency earlier this month, long-time Phillies player Weston Wilson has landed with the American League West division leading Seattle Mariners, marking a quick turnaround from his latest cut for a player who began his major league career in Philadelphia.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Speakers also recounted the resignation from Congress of Marjorie Taylor Greene in January, maintaining that the Republican Party is squashing its anti-Israel voices, while the Democratic Party is electing them.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
There remains no feasible route, under the Voting Rights Act or the Constitution, to challenging district lines that prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Foreign fans, like other tourists, have heard horror stories about ICE and are electing to stay home.
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Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Just two years ago, CA-27 was one of the most competitive House races in the nation, and even before that, voters here had a history of going back and forth between electing a Democrat or a Republican.
—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electing
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In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Its name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year.
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Callihan had trouble picking it up, allowing McCarthy to race around the bases and beat the relay throw home.
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