elect

Example Sentences

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A three-judge panel found three of the seven transfer schemes legal because power passed from the governor to another elected executive branch member.

From Salon

Delhi has already indicated that it will engage with an elected government in Bangladesh and that could pave the way for a diplomatic reboot.

From BBC

Parents of eligible newborns will also use the IRS form to elect to receive the government contribution.

From Barron's

Another metric is the average wait time for a callback, where callers elect to have the agency call them back instead of waiting on hold.

From MarketWatch

Archbishop Vann was elected by her fellow bishops with a two-thirds majority, following the retirement of her predecessor, Andrew John, in the summer.

From BBC