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balloted

  • past participle
    of ballot.
    ballot
    noun
    a slip or sheet of paper on which a person's vote is marked.
  • past tense form
    of ballot.
    ballot
    noun
    a slip or sheet of paper on which a person's vote is marked.

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Staff at an East Dunbartonshire secondary school are being balloted on strike action over "serious health and safety concerns".

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025

Of the 83 hotels in Liverpool balloted about the visitor charge, 59% were in favour, on a turnout of 53%.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025

Earlier this month, the Unite union said members would be balloted on strike action following reports the institution could cut up to 700 jobs.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025

And staff at the University of Edinburgh are also being balloted on strike action in a dispute over plans to cut £140m from its budget and fears of compulsory redundancies.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025

The committee on the application of Mr. D. C., a candidate for initiation, reported favorably, whereupon he was balloted for, and the box appearing foul he was rejected.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey