mail-in
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of mail-in
adj., noun use of verb phrase mail in
Example Sentences
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Voting is already under way in California, where every active registered voter receives a mail-in ballot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Americans who got used to free and easy returns are now running into unexpected mail-in fees, shrinking return windows, more questions and new delays, Esther Fung writes for the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
Voters who use mail-in ballots — by far the most popular method of voting in California — would be required to write a four-digit number, essentially a PIN, on their ballot envelopes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
This includes assisting patients with mail-in ballots and making sure they have transportation to the polls or ballot drop-boxes.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
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