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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
The order, which escalated the president's bid to place new restrictions on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, is being challenged in court.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 May 2026
But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.
—Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Making markets across thousands of contracts spanning elections, commodities, corporate events and macro indicators requires high-fidelity inputs across asset classes that were not designed to be priced together.
—Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Instead, Tuesday‘s finale is shaping up to be one of the state’s most chaotic primary elections in decades.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
In recent local elections, Reform won all the wards in the constituency and secured around half the vote.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Beyond elections, losing the mayor has implications for whom the city prioritizes in its day to day work.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Spencer Pratt is hauling in donations from business titans like Jeanie Buss and Sofia Richie's husband ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral primary elections.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Labor saw heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 May 2026
But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.
—Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Making markets across thousands of contracts spanning elections, commodities, corporate events and macro indicators requires high-fidelity inputs across asset classes that were not designed to be priced together.
—Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Instead, Tuesday‘s finale is shaping up to be one of the state’s most chaotic primary elections in decades.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
In recent local elections, Reform won all the wards in the constituency and secured around half the vote.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Beyond elections, losing the mayor has implications for whom the city prioritizes in its day to day work.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Spencer Pratt is hauling in donations from business titans like Jeanie Buss and Sofia Richie's husband ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral primary elections.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Labor saw heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 19 May. 2026.
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