election
noun
the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
nonelection
-
a word derived from
election.
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
“It’s the most active we’ve been in a nonelection year by far, even in little things,” added Warnke.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2023
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
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
