elected

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When asked who elected him and Sam Altman, Amodei responded: “No one.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

But Iran's newly elected reformist president, Hassan Rouhani, convinced him that their dire economic straits gave them no other choice but to do everything they could to lift crippling international sanctions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Once elected, Nichols led a drive to affiliate her union with the Teamsters — a linkage that brought a more combative approach as well as higher dues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Perez-Oliva was also elected to the National Assembly -- a prerequisite to becoming president.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Frederick’s successor, his son Christian, was only 11 when the King died, and the Danish nobles elected four of their number to serve as Protectors until he reached the age of 20.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin