Example Sentences

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“The ones who have more discretion are electing not to sell. They’re staying put.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

We are electing someone who will reflect dignity and honor upon us, someone who respects the law and our equality before it.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024

Because on 9 June, Belgians are electing MPs for seven different parliaments.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024

They also are electing a new national legislature.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

The council are electing a free knight: the gallant Ravensburg.

From The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810 by Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen)