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to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of voting
Though the party assembly process isn’t typically representative of the people voting in the full primary election — in which Democrats as well as unaffiliated voters can participate — the event raised eyebrows among political observers.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
This violence could keep millions from voting.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
In a virtual presentation to the convention, Frances Patano with the state party described the efforts to turn out reliable Democratic voters and reach those who could be open to voting for someone other than a Republican.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
In the decades since, Californians have embraced the flexibility that voting away from a polling place offers.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Economically, the biggest point of friction has been tariffs, and McConnell has not shied away from voting accordingly.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Momentum driven Rather than attempting to predict which sectors or themes will dominate, Brown said the strategy relies on the collective judgment of investors already voting with their dollars.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Shortly afterward, Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link is planning 28 sites early voting in August and November, up from 26 sites in 2024, Novoa said.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
This violence could keep millions from voting.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
In a virtual presentation to the convention, Frances Patano with the state party described the efforts to turn out reliable Democratic voters and reach those who could be open to voting for someone other than a Republican.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
In the decades since, Californians have embraced the flexibility that voting away from a polling place offers.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Economically, the biggest point of friction has been tariffs, and McConnell has not shied away from voting accordingly.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Momentum driven Rather than attempting to predict which sectors or themes will dominate, Brown said the strategy relies on the collective judgment of investors already voting with their dollars.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Shortly afterward, Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link is planning 28 sites early voting in August and November, up from 26 sites in 2024, Novoa said.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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That would allow the city to completely reverse cuts in hours Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing at nine library branches and 24 rec centers.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a sweeping overhaul to city rules governing renting, and landlords are already organizing against the effort aimed at giving tenants significant new powers and protections.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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But satellite images reviewed by CNN show how Iran has used simple equipment such as bulldozers and dump trucks to counter those costly campaigns — suggesting that Tehran’s missile capabilities can’t be destroyed just by targeting tunnel entrances, experts said.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Years later, a photo from that day emerged after Georgia beat Portugal at the 2024 European Championship in Germany — a pre-teen Kvaratskhelia, craning to be seen, posing alongside his hero.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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