election
noun
elec·tion
i-ˈlek-shən 
Examples of election in a Sentence
He's favored to win the election.
The scandal may affect his chances for election.
Her election to the Senate was a surprise to many.
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What’s unclear is whether an election is required if the school board passes a resolution.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
As Musk continues to court the far-right ahead of an election in Germany — including hosting a live discussion with AfD party leader Alice Weidel — there are questions about whether the European Commission will assess this conversation as part of the investigation.
—Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
The industry is also celebrating the election of Donald Trump, who promised to boost the country's fossil-fuel industry during his second term.
Companies that produce and make electricity from natural gas already have a dominant position in U.S. power markets.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
That special election has already stirred speculation of possible candidates, including former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who lost to Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) for the state’s other Senate seat in November.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
As Musk continues to court the far-right ahead of an election in Germany — including hosting a live discussion with AfD party leader Alice Weidel — there are questions about whether the European Commission will assess this conversation as part of the investigation.
—Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
The industry is also celebrating the election of Donald Trump, who promised to boost the country's fossil-fuel industry during his second term.
Companies that produce and make electricity from natural gas already have a dominant position in U.S. power markets.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
That special election has already stirred speculation of possible candidates, including former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who lost to Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) for the state’s other Senate seat in November.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/election. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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election
noun
elec·tion
i-ˈlek-shən
1
: an act or process of electing
especially
: the process of voting to choose a person for office
the election of a new governor
2
: the fact of being elected
her election to the presidency
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