election
noun
the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
elections
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pluralof election.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But most of the cases involve immigrants like Bhengura who were on the pathway to U.S. citizenship when they voted in elections over the past decade.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Hardt pointed out that the CDU/CSU fared far better in other regional elections earlier this year, when we spoke minutes after Merz addressed party lawmakers at a closed-door meeting in the Bundestag.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Voters will also face questions about environmental policy, housing, recall elections and other matters, as well as statewide, congressional and local elections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Caldwell is also leaving his position as secretary of state, New Jersey’s top election official, just weeks before the coming midterm elections in November.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Or at least my body can hardly stand it. “. . . elections three weeks from today,” I hear Ms. Wyman saying.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
