re-election
Britishnoun
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the election of a person or persons for a further term of office
his re-election as party leader
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the state of being elected again
not seeking re-election
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( as modifier )
a re-election campaign
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Example Sentences
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When asked whether he would commit to running again in 2028 in the event of a loss, Park said that he planned to run for re-election in 2028.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Infantino intends to run for re-election next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
In 2022, Suozzi opted not to run for re-election, running instead, unsuccessfully, for New York governor.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
The term is for six years, but one-half of the members retire every three years subject to re-election or renewal.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
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