- present participle of elect.
electing
Example Sentences
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Top leaders of the main Palestinian political faction, Fatah, are electing its highest decision-making body, at its first major conference in a decade.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
However, with no presidential or legislative elections since 2006, electing local councils has become one of the last remaining democratic mechanisms under the Palestinian Authority.
From Barron's ● Apr. 25, 2026
The five-time champion from Norway had dominated the classical game for nearly a decade, before electing not to defend his title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
“A lot of operators are just electing to skip over downtown,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
Also in 1915, blacks played a decisive role in electing the mayor, Republican William Thompson.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
