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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
If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem, which can also delay the process.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The Evil Empire had ended not in a bloodbath in elections.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
By law, county elections offices have up to 30 days to canvass the election results and count all eligible votes.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
More than half of all households in South Africa face systematic water shortages, new data showed, offering the pro-business Democratic Alliance political leverage ahead of key local elections this year.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
In the 2019 national elections, Vox, a far-right, anti-immigrant party, went from holding zero seats in Parliament to becoming its third-largest party, with 15 percent of the vote.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
If passed, the bill would move up the elections only by weeks, since elections must be held by October 27.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Though it was initially viewed as a fringe group, by 2020, Republican politicians who actively embraced QAnon, like Greene, were winning elections — indicating that, at least in some parts of the country, people were buying into it.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Liasson says a deal could help Republicans in the upcoming elections.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The Evil Empire had ended not in a bloodbath in elections.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
By law, county elections offices have up to 30 days to canvass the election results and count all eligible votes.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
More than half of all households in South Africa face systematic water shortages, new data showed, offering the pro-business Democratic Alliance political leverage ahead of key local elections this year.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
In the 2019 national elections, Vox, a far-right, anti-immigrant party, went from holding zero seats in Parliament to becoming its third-largest party, with 15 percent of the vote.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
If passed, the bill would move up the elections only by weeks, since elections must be held by October 27.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Though it was initially viewed as a fringe group, by 2020, Republican politicians who actively embraced QAnon, like Greene, were winning elections — indicating that, at least in some parts of the country, people were buying into it.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Liasson says a deal could help Republicans in the upcoming elections.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Roughly 95% of enterprise AI usage is still running on the most expensive frontier models, even for tasks that could be handled by cheaper alternatives, Jain said.—
Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Rumbello explains that while more people are actively seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals, many remain uncertain about which solutions are credible.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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If no candidate wins an outright majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their ballots are redistributed to those voters’ next-preferred choices.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Rudy Moise, a Miami physician who twice ran against Wilson for her congressional seat, has already thrown his hat into the ring, citing her recent absence and missed votes due to an eye surgery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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