mail-in
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of mail-in
adj., noun use of verb phrase mail in
Example Sentences
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The judge said in Thursday's ruling that "the record continues to lack any evidence regarding fraudulent absentee or mail-in voting".
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Some critics often point to Colorado as an example of a state with similarly ubiquitous mail-in voting, yet a much faster count than California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
In California, mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day are legally counted as they arrive in the days following.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Bass launched her first salvo over the weekend, as the tally of mail-in votes made clear that Raman would edge out Spencer Pratt to challenge her in the fall election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
His candidacy sat in second place after polls closed last Tuesday, but it has since slipped in the standings as mail-in votes have been counted.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
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