elective
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This is known as Christmas Day cover and is likely to have a major impact on most routine and elective services.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
It’s the latest elective, cash-pay scan for asymptomatic people that raises either hopes or eyebrows, depending on how you view our healthcare system.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
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
“I took it as an elective freshman year,” Grace said, then smiled when Maya laughed at her joke.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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
Enriching curriculum; for example, with more electives and career pathways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2024
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
Students complete the core requirements of the business program, including 1,000 hours of industry experience and classes specific to the major, as well as electives in other parts of WSU that focus on aging.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
In the high school, electives of all kinds were eliminated, and some seniors who were on course to meet graduation requirements were encouraged to just leave school at midday after taking their core courses.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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