Example Sentences

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During the recent elections across England and Wales, Labour lost control of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, which elects a third of its councillors over four years.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Each region elects seven members using a form of proportional representation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It led Latham to predict that "it will be no different" to previous Tests at the venue where the team that wins the toss elects to bowl first.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

When you have a community that elects somebody repeatedly, over and over again, if they feel like that is the best person to represent them, then I think that makes sense.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

“It is incredible, Monsieur. All the world elects to travel tonight!”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie