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[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /


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Appeared in the December 15, 2025, print edition as 'Chile Set to Elect Right-Wing Leader'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

It was also paid $222,000 by Elect California to help with the reelection campaign of Mitch O’Farrell among other clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

In 2012 it was called Americans Elect, and in 2008 it was Unity08.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2024

Elect our leaders for wisdom, experience and trust in a mind that can do so wisely and effectively.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

There was too much singing, and she didn’t see how even the Elect could survive for very long the celestial laziness which was promised.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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