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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
Arkansas elections are currently conducted using two devices -- an ExpressVote device, which is the machine voters use to mark ballots, and the DS200 tabulator.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Ahead of Election Day tomorrow, millions of ballots are being cast in statewide, local and special elections.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Laporta faces elections in 2026, and approval of his decisions will likely be made clear.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
One day before Tuesday’s elections, Stephen Colbert has weighed in with an endorsement of the Democrat running to become New Jersey’s next governor, Mikie Sherrill.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Data from Weber’s office showed that turnout was lower in counties that administer elections via polling place, like Siskiyou and Del Norte.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In the final days of the off-year elections, Democrats and Republicans scrapped about plenty.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Takaichi, whose party commands a minority government and has slid in successive elections, has little room for error during her tenure.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
How Trump looms in key elections in Virginia, NJ, NYC and Cal.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Ahead of Election Day tomorrow, millions of ballots are being cast in statewide, local and special elections.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Laporta faces elections in 2026, and approval of his decisions will likely be made clear.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
One day before Tuesday’s elections, Stephen Colbert has weighed in with an endorsement of the Democrat running to become New Jersey’s next governor, Mikie Sherrill.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Data from Weber’s office showed that turnout was lower in counties that administer elections via polling place, like Siskiyou and Del Norte.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In the final days of the off-year elections, Democrats and Republicans scrapped about plenty.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Takaichi, whose party commands a minority government and has slid in successive elections, has little room for error during her tenure.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
How Trump looms in key elections in Virginia, NJ, NYC and Cal.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
Noun
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The single panels have two hanging options, including a 3-inch rod pocket or back tabs that can hold curtain rings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The people also get to say who is sexy, and prior to the official announcement, the people’s choices are announced.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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But when users, including Kashmira herself, begin to suffer chronic pain as a result of the product, both siblings must confront the root cause behind their life-altering choices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Republican leadership faces mounting pressure to address internal divisions, clarify the GOP's platform and offer policy alternatives for key issues like health care, the cost of living and economic insecurity.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As routines shift and people look for more flexible ways to stay active, smart home gyms have stepped in—not just as convenient alternatives, but as serious tools built around personalization, data, and intelligent design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pennsylvania election data shows that in the 2024 presidential election, Republicans accounted for 34% of the total votes by mail, up from 23% in the 2020 race.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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And those tax credits’ fate is going to weigh heavily on their votes to reopen it.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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