referendum
Example Sentences
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Following Rodríguez's remarks, Foro Penal vice-president Gonzalo Himiob said only another legislative act or referendum could undo the amnesty law, which had no expiration date.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
And when I spoke to Bisognano the day of the Virginia referendum, there was a lightly apologetic undertone to the conversation.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
The new Virginia map is being challenged in state court, but judges may be loath to overturn a referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, said he had not given a second referendum "a moment's thought" because he was focused on other issues.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The suffragists complained that the referendum wasn’t binding, and the antis complained that they were expected to vote in order to show that they didn’t want the vote.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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