referendum
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Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, said he had not given a second referendum "a moment's thought" because he was focused on other issues.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Created in response to the failure of a 1998 referendum to legalize abortion in her native Portugal, Rego’s suite offers harrowing views of women who have undergone the procedure illegally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, Findlay said "never again" to the question of another referendum.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
In her push for a "yes" vote in this weekend's constitutional referendum, Italy's prime minister has been reaching for new audiences.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The antis encouraged women not to vote in the referendum.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing referendum
Election Lingo
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