elect

Example Sentences

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He was elected in 2022 and has four children who have gone through the school district, according to his biography page on the school board website.

From Los Angeles Times

In May he took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

From BBC

He worked as a lawyer and customs broker before being elected to the Texas House, where he burnished his bipartisan credentials.

From The Wall Street Journal

He participated in two conclaves, one that elected Pope Francis in 2013 and the second that elected Leo XIV last May.

From BBC

"Stable timelines are critical, as are predictable processes and elected leaders, who share a sense of urgency and appreciation for public partnership that projects with this level of impact require," Warren wrote.

From Barron's