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returning officer

American

noun

British.

a public official appointed to conduct and preside at an election.

returning officer British

noun

(in Britain, Canada, Australia, etc) an official in charge of conducting an election in a constituency or electoral district, who supervises the counting of votes and announces the results

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Etymology

Origin of returning officer

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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Although this dill pickle-flavored snack was offered only as a seasonal item, it was knocked off of shelves for good in early June and will not be returning anytime soon.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2022

Chances are those corporate travelers won’t be returning anytime soon.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2021

Though it’s unlikely big running events will be returning anytime soon, many smaller races are resuming, with wave starts, mask requirements, and contact-free water stops in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2020

The days of cheap Burgundy aren’t returning anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2018

Airlines still have not resumed all flights to West Africa, and it is hard to imagine tourists returning anytime soon.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2015

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