elect
verb (used with object)
to choose or select by vote, as for an office.
electing
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present participleof elect.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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If the stock trades at $80, that means electing it only on lots with a basis of $16 or less.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
"They got a big win electing Mamdani mayor of New York City, but also, it's New York City," said Adrian Hemond, a political strategist in Michigan.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
In her video, Michelle Bolsonaro recalled how she had built up the women's wing "from scratch", electing over a thousand female leaders, and helping "reduce rejection" of some male candidates.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“I can not shoulder the responsibility of electing officers who publicly repudiate the principles of the society,” Foster said.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
