elected

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Trump's remarks came as the pontiff embarked on an 11-day trip to Africa, his second major foreign trip since being elected last year.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Faced with a $3 million deficit, South Hadley’s elected selectboard put two override questions on the ballot—one for $9 million, one for $11 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

If elected, Wadagni is expected to be able to count on the loyalty of the army, which played a decisive role in repelling an attempted coup against Talon in December.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“And were you told that my great-grandfather was its governor? That he was elected in honor of the vast donation he made to the city?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell