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elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /


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California is also set to elect a new governor with Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the heated race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

And the VRA requires that racial minorities be given an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

On the first day of parliamentary business since last week's election, members will also vote to elect a new presiding officer, Holyrood's version of the speaker.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Many active funds elect to take on slightly more risk with a portion of the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It never entered her head that they would elect her beauty queen of the carnival pandemonium.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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