ballot paper
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The referendum was organised by the local parish council and out of 312 votes cast, 285 voted to leave, there were 26 no votes, and one ballot paper was spoiled.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The ballot paper will be nearly a metre long, presenting a challenge for the local authorities, with some 78,245 eligible voters.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sir Keir would not be required to gather support as he would be automatically on the ballot paper if he chose to contest the leadership election.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
First Minister Eluned Morgan said consistently during the campaign that Sir Keir was "not on the ballot paper".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
I marked an X in the box next to the letters ANC and then slipped my folded ballot paper into a simple wooden box; I had cast the first vote of my life.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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