Example Sentences

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There’s this assembly of experts, 88 senior Shiite clerics who have elected themselves, but they choose who the supreme leader is, right?

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

“I believe that the people of San Diego County, who have elected me so many times will, in fact, regardless of registration, vote for me,” Issa told the Fox affiliate in San Diego Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

"They have elected Democrat new members of the Congressional Black Caucus," Jenkins said.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

In 2022, the French-speaking province of Quebec passed legislation that ended the requirement to have elected officials take an oath to the monarchy.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

“No, Monsieur. It is only chance. It just happens that many people have elected to travel tonight.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie