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elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /


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Companies can elect to pass on to consumers the higher shipping and energy costs, but they also risk losing customers.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Come November, voters could elect the first female governor in state history, or possibly the first Latino governor in more than 150 years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

On Saturday, lawmakers are set to elect hotelier Agnes Forsthoffer as parliament speaker, one of the many women Tisza has tapped for senior roles.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Voters are heading to the polls to elect a new Scottish Parliament.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Because we elect people to vote for us.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson




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