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the power, right, or opportunity to choose
at the country inn, breakfast in bed is entirely at the election of the guest
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Recent Examples of elections
Heading into Tuesday's primary elections, the cost of advertising and reserved advertising time had topped $110 million, the most ever for a Senate primary.
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Thomas Beaumont, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
Heading into Tuesday’s primary elections, the cost of advertising and reserved advertising time had topped $110 million, the most ever for a Senate primary.
—Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
The original plan in Iraq called for a rapid transfer of power to a group of exiles in the spring of 2003, followed by early elections and the withdrawal of all but 30,000 American troops by summer’s end.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
March Matters provides a toolkit to businesses, community groups and faith organizations to help inform employees and members about elections.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Notices intersect with hundreds of statutory provisions involving elections, property rights, tax sales, zoning approvals, creditor claims, and special district actions.
—Tim Regan-Porter, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Kiley has represented California's third district since 2023, but his district was targeted under Proposition 50, an effort that made congressional districts more favorable to Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The government was sworn in 117 days after national elections that Jetten’s party won by a narrow margin over the Party for Freedom led by anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump's messaging tomorrow will set the backdrop for the next several months until the November elections.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Thomas Beaumont, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
Heading into Tuesday’s primary elections, the cost of advertising and reserved advertising time had topped $110 million, the most ever for a Senate primary.
—Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
The original plan in Iraq called for a rapid transfer of power to a group of exiles in the spring of 2003, followed by early elections and the withdrawal of all but 30,000 American troops by summer’s end.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
March Matters provides a toolkit to businesses, community groups and faith organizations to help inform employees and members about elections.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Notices intersect with hundreds of statutory provisions involving elections, property rights, tax sales, zoning approvals, creditor claims, and special district actions.
—Tim Regan-Porter, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Kiley has represented California's third district since 2023, but his district was targeted under Proposition 50, an effort that made congressional districts more favorable to Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The government was sworn in 117 days after national elections that Jetten’s party won by a narrow margin over the Party for Freedom led by anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump's messaging tomorrow will set the backdrop for the next several months until the November elections.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
Noun
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Everton were left with the impression last season that Branthwaite’s lack of big-game and cup experience had counted against him when Tuchel was weighing up his options.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The person added that officials initially considered tapping banking regulators to draft a memo for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent before eventually putting Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in charge of gaming out the options.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Popular choices include simple carbohydrates like cereal, granola, white bread, or pastries.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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These are policy choices the governments have to make.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Chicken stock and chicken bone broth are also great alternatives.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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As alternatives, a small potted plant or flowers in a jar would be another way to thank the hosts without creating extra work.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Follow along below for updates on the latest votes.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
28 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber and member of the local council, won the seat in Gorton and Denton, near the English city of Manchester, with 14,890 votes, more than 40% of the total votes cast.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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