electing

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The five-time champion from Norway had dominated the classical game for nearly a decade, before electing not to defend his title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They weren’t kingmakers when it came to electing California governors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Zambians will be electing a president, MPs, councillors and council chairs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

But Congress has since replaced his old ally, five-time prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, 79, electing 49‑year‑old Gagan Thapa as its new leader in January.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“I can not shoulder the responsibility of electing officers who publicly repudiate the principles of the society,” Foster said.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling