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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
Because the fuel tax is governed by federal law, Congress would need to approve any suspension — a high hurdle given Washington's partisan divide and the approaching Midterm elections.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Analysts have expected Modi’s government to introduce tougher economic measures after his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won recent elections held in a few key states, but those policy changes have yet to emerge.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Appealing to voters’ anxieties about the soaring cost of living is central to Democrats’ messaging in their hopes of big wins in this year’s midterm elections.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In September, a right-wing demonstration erupted into violence during which rioters vandalized the office, just weeks ahead of national elections.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The special elections would be set by the governor.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Duterte joined Marcos’ ticket to secure a landslide victory in the 2022 national elections, but the two have since become political rivals, fomenting a feud that has thrown the country into political and economic turmoil.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
That is according to a new analysis, shared exclusively with NPR ahead of its release, by States United Action, a nonprofit that seeks to protect elections and has been tracking candidate positions on the validity of election results since 2022.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 4 May 2026
Congress should ensure states and localities have the resources needed to conduct free, fair, and secure elections.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Analysts have expected Modi’s government to introduce tougher economic measures after his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won recent elections held in a few key states, but those policy changes have yet to emerge.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Appealing to voters’ anxieties about the soaring cost of living is central to Democrats’ messaging in their hopes of big wins in this year’s midterm elections.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In September, a right-wing demonstration erupted into violence during which rioters vandalized the office, just weeks ahead of national elections.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The special elections would be set by the governor.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Duterte joined Marcos’ ticket to secure a landslide victory in the 2022 national elections, but the two have since become political rivals, fomenting a feud that has thrown the country into political and economic turmoil.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
That is according to a new analysis, shared exclusively with NPR ahead of its release, by States United Action, a nonprofit that seeks to protect elections and has been tracking candidate positions on the validity of election results since 2022.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 4 May 2026
Congress should ensure states and localities have the resources needed to conduct free, fair, and secure elections.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Bold décor choices add a touch of color, including the red travertine freestanding display modules and the inlaid blue Autry logo on the floor.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Exemptions include leather, shearling and hides from animals raised primarily for the food industry, as well as vintage fur, Indigenous subsistence hunting practices and synthetic fur alternatives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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And in what the industry is calling zero-click commerce, the agent picks one winner and completes the purchase without the consumer ever seeing the alternatives.—
Zac Brandenberg,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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It’s all meant to help Bass by directing left-votes away from her biggest challenge and right-wing votes to her easiest.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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