vote-getter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vote-getter
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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With most of the vote counted, however, Cornyn is narrowly the leading vote-getter, with 42 percent to Paxton’s 41.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
Doncic was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game, which will be his sixth.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Doncic was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
And in still other states, the district delegates are allocated with a 2-1 split: The top vote-getter in the district receives two delegates and the runner-up receives one.
From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024
The photoplay theatres have coupon contests and balloting already: the most popular young lady, money prizes to the best vote-getter in the audience, etc.
From The Art of the Moving Picture by Lindsay, Vachel
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