Example Sentences

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Last year, the cable network saw its highest ratings ever in a nonelection year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Alabama has nine full-time staff members, Perry said, a high mark for an nonelection year.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2021

Even in a nonelection year, both Miss Sloane and “Miss Sloane” would merit considerable interest, not least for illuminating the shadows of a profession that remains more derided than understood.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2016

In nonelection times, people here are less inclined to wear their ideology on their sleeves.

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2016

Senators have spent 99 days casting votes so far this year, close to the recent low point for a nonelection year in 1991 when there were just 95 voting days.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2013