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elected

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
chosen
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Paz was elected on a promise to end Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In South Carolina governance, the clerk of the court job—organizing juries, bailiffs and handling evidence—is an elected position.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I reminded her that as much as people would like for the city’s top elected official to immediately clear the streets, a mayor is limited by shared power with the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Gov. Bill Clements, the first Republican elected to statewide office in Texas since Reconstruction, appointed him to the Trinity River Authority, according to his obituary.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

This statement was strongly opposed by the others, and Constance was elected to speak for them.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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