elective

Example Sentences

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"We've had no problem covering the rotas and I'm confident we'll be able to provide safe care and the majority of our elective care during the strike as well."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Isern has been teaching the class as an elective for six years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Harris, who is the author of “Slave Play,” has other elective affinities.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

In theory, the elective share acknowledges the joint efforts that both spouses put into their marriage.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

She’s in the one and only elective class she has all year, because she’s an overachiever.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti