elective

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Finally, some states have an elective share — a minimum amount that a spouse may inherit, in the absence of prenup or postnup.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

The busiest time for elective surgeries in the winter shifts slightly by region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Dunbar is on an elective residency visa, which forbids her from working while she’s there, so she has to rely on passive income.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

When I told him I was choosing the theater elective, he shook his head and said: “Careful you don’t turn into a drama geek.”

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio