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turnout

[turn-out] / ˈtɜrnˌaʊt /




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The turnout was about 14% lower than it was in the 2024 general election in the constituency but about average for recent Westminster by-elections.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Farage won more votes than he did when those parties stood against him at the 2024 general election, when he got 21,225 crosses on a much higher turnout of 58%, compared to 44% on Thursday.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In the 1980s, the late political strategist Clint Reilly was among the first political consultants to use voter roll data to segment and target pivotal voters for turnout and persuasion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Such a sympathetic ear on the task force allowed for activists to push for an extra meeting in October; McCollum made sure to spread the word and ensure an even bigger community turnout.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

It’s a pretty good turnout, especially since this search party came together last minute.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

The turnouts in New York’s elections were well below anything that could be called representative of the community.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Overall, this round of action is thought to be the third-largest in top-flight history, with the two above it boosted by festive turnouts, including Harlequins' annual Big Game fixture drawing near-capacity crowds to Allianz Stadium.

From BBC Mar. 30, 2026

For decades, Iran’s leaders could point to high voter turnouts in their elections as proof of the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic’s political system.

From New York Times May 21, 2024

Along Highway 39, there are many turnouts and parking lots to safely stop to get a closer look at the variety of native flowers on foot.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2024

They mustn’t spoil it for her with their petitions and turnouts.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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