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nominator

noun

Definition of nominator

as in selector

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Recent Examples of nominator Pennington’s anonymous nominator cited his influence and commitment to his students, the website said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 Whether a nominator is identified and which nominator is identified, if there are multiple nominations for one individual, is in the sole discretion of CNN. — CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025 For Onion winners, the architectural foundation only includes comments from the original nominator. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 Alternatively, potential changemakers can also apply directly through The Mills Fabrica, an official nominator and long-standing GCA partner. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025

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Noun

At the end of this month, attendees of the Portola Festival will also get a taste of her as a selector.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026
Marshal Yanda When the Hall of Fame selectors meet in person at the Super Bowl in February, they will be tasked with reducing the 15 finalists to seven, before each voter casts his vote for six individuals.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of selector

Noun

This November, Broward voters will decide whether to renew the one-mill property tax referendum that supports school safety, mental health services and employee compensation.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Of the 600 likely voters who were surveyed, 44% supported Raman and 39% backed Bass, with 17% undecided, according to a memo provided to the campaign and viewed by The Times.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of voter

Noun

Three other fake elector cases in Arizona, Michigan and Georgia have been dismissed.

— Jessica Hill, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Robert Piva, 67, of Roseville, was charged with one count each of election law perjury, unqualified elector attempting to vote and election law – fraudulent registration.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of elector

Noun

Recycler and law student Nomvula Phaliso, 35, said waste pickers are already helping keep recyclable material out of landfills but need greater support, including safe access to bins, community buy-back centers, protective equipment and storage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
So why is Josh Kendall the lone picker with faith in the Pats?

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of picker

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