ballot
noun
a slip or sheet of paper on which a person's vote is marked.
has balloted
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present perfectof ballot (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This is the first time the RCN has balloted all its members for strike action in its 106-year history.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2022
It is the first time in the union's 106-year history it has balloted all its UK members.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2022
The RMT union, which represents other railway workers, has balloted members over strike action but will hold separate negotiations with ScotRail on Tuesday.
From BBC ● May 27, 2022
But since then Aslef has balloted its members for strike action after rejecting a 2.2% pay offer.
From BBC ● May 15, 2022
The PCS has balloted almost 16,000 members, who represent the majority of Home Office employees, in the Identity and Passport service, the Criminal Records Bureau and the Border Agency.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2012
