elects
- present tense form of elect (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Each Texas county elects its own slate of local officials, which is why state law requires voters to register where they live.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Maybe Congress can find the will to live like the country that elects it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Councillor Martin Murray has been appointed interim leader of the Reform group at Staffordshire County Council, until the group elects a new permanent leader.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
It led Latham to predict that "it will be no different" to previous Tests at the venue where the team that wins the toss elects to bowl first.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
“It is incredible, Monsieur. All the world elects to travel tonight!”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
