elective
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An elective course will also be available for senior pupils.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The fact that it outlived “The Swan” by several years only enhanced its role in mainstreaming elective cosmetic surgery.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
But there is a wide berth of procedures between emergency and truly elective, leaving people in need of things like ACL tear repairs or minimally invasive heart procedures, where delaying could pose health risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Causeway site will be used for elective general surgery.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The other class, Global Perspectives, was an elective.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
Her children, who are now adults, would constantly be pulled out of class and weren’t able to take electives like their peers as they got older.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Universities should streamline general-education requirements, trim unnecessary electives and make students declare their majors by the end of freshman year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
While some language courses will still be available for students as electives, the university made it clear the programs were on the chopping block.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
More electives and club options tailored to what students want.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
He was taking mostly electives, and he breezed through them with ease.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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