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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 presence of guns and military personnel could create an intimidating atmosphere during elections, Chatterjay said.
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Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Seats one, three and five are up for grabs in November 2026, and those elected will serve four-year terms, with elections continuing every two years to match statewide general election dates in even years.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The findings are a potential warning sign for Republicans in this year’s midterm elections.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Just six months from high-stakes midterm elections, Democrats need to be explaining how to bake that pie.
—Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Consequential elections like the 2026 midterms are typically catalysts for broader viewing of news programs.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts, is one of the strongest results for a single party in a generation and may end, for now, the chronic instability that led to eight elections in five years.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
That was being held up by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, but his departure as prime minister after weekend elections could free up the sum.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Some Democrats join Republicans in urging Kemp to call a special legislative session to remake Georgia’s elections process.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Seats one, three and five are up for grabs in November 2026, and those elected will serve four-year terms, with elections continuing every two years to match statewide general election dates in even years.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The findings are a potential warning sign for Republicans in this year’s midterm elections.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Just six months from high-stakes midterm elections, Democrats need to be explaining how to bake that pie.
—Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Consequential elections like the 2026 midterms are typically catalysts for broader viewing of news programs.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts, is one of the strongest results for a single party in a generation and may end, for now, the chronic instability that led to eight elections in five years.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
That was being held up by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, but his departure as prime minister after weekend elections could free up the sum.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Some Democrats join Republicans in urging Kemp to call a special legislative session to remake Georgia’s elections process.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
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City are also considering other options, while Real Madrid have been touted as a possible destination for Rodri too.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Club Cottages, Bungalows, and Villas, with one- to four-bedroom options, are gracious residential possibilities as well.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam, which has a historic connection to Brazilian cinema, is a long-time darling and favorite, but more and more local talent is shifting their attention to festivals like San Sebastián, Karlovy Vary and Locarno as top choices to launch their films.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Key and especially Strong could convey depth and emotion, subtlety, and often weirdness via their small choices and close ups, defining their characters in opposition to the town’s broad-for-the-sake-of-comedy denizens.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shop sustainable swaps for earth month Making sustainable swaps this Earth Month means choosing reusable, low-waste and eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tips For Maximizing Kitchen Storage Without Using Appliances Running out of space in the kitchen can sometimes call for desperate measures, but there are other (safer) areas that make better alternatives than the microwave.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, Bianco received the most votes from the GOP delegates.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with The Times, Hicks said the party relies on delegates to vet candidates before endorsement votes at the party convention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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