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preelection

American  
[pree-i-lek-shuhn] / ˌpri ɪˈlɛk ʃən /
Or pre-election

noun

  1. a choice or selection made beforehand.


adjective

  1. coming before an election.

    preelection promises.

Etymology

Origin of preelection

First recorded in 1890–95; pre- + election

Example Sentences

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There is, of course, some danger in taking the crosstabs from preelection polls too seriously.

From Slate • May 20, 2024

They may do so on the same grounds that are used in preelection challenges.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022

“The race is tight,” Jansa told a preelection convention of his party.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Polls strongly suggest the vote won’t be that close, but in a few hours those preelection surveys won’t matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2021

Because there had never been the remotest chance of victory, Victor had never made preelection polls of his party.

From The Conflict by Phillips, David Graham

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