preelection
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of preelection
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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