as in optional
subject to one's freedom of choice
a plastic surgeon who mainly does face-lifting and other kinds of elective surgery
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as in refresher
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as in option
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Recent Examples of elective
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Dignity Health, another large health system, said some of its hospitals were operating on generator power due to high winds, and some, including Glendale Memorial Hospital, had canceled elective surgeries.
—CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
Philosophy and ethics electives allow students to explore moral reasoning, logic, and the foundations of justice.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Pass-through entity elective tax payments usually due on March 15 and June 15.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Dignity Health, another large health system, said some of its hospitals were operating on generator power due to high winds, and some, including Glendale Memorial Hospital, had canceled elective surgeries.
—CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
While Ocean Week is for elementary school, sixth graders in the graphic design elective with Jackie Mendez also got involved, designing posters for each habitat.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
Philosophy and ethics electives allow students to explore moral reasoning, logic, and the foundations of justice.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Tornado Cash is comprised of immutable smart contracts and an optional user interface with enhanced privacy features, which the DOJ claims the developers controlled.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The other three graduated and were on optional practical training (OPT).—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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As quick refresher, in season four it was revealed that Creel is mystery force ruling the Upside Down.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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As a refresher, the series focuses on the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horsemen (Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco and Fisher).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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But top online sportsbook BetOnline offers Masters Props and specials with group betting options on golfers by country, former Masters champions, top LIV Golfer along with top left-handed golfer, with odds below along with (odds) to win the Masters.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What's Being Recalled And Why The voluntary recall was initiated by Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, Inc., on March 26, 2025, after internal testing detected elevated levels of coliform bacteria.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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There is simply no justification for expanding involuntary outpatient commitment without studies that definitively prove that involuntary treatment is more effective than voluntary treatment.—
Ruth Lowenkron,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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What Is Builder Brothers Dream Factory All About? Airing on YouTube, Builder Brothers Dream Factory centers on two brothers (of course) and their friends—known as the Factory Crew—who help people in their neighborhood solve problems.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
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Resist the pressure to turn over funds on the spot via wire transfers, payment apps, gift cards, cryptocurrency or, of course, gold bars.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The fellowship program allows participants to be mentored by an Academy members and have access to networking and seminars.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles, and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Also used by Turkish clinics is Direct Hair Implantation (DHI).—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Following Bradshaw’s commitment, Texas Tech’s class of 2026 is rated No. 22 in the nation, according to 247Sports.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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And there’s plenty of laughs and chatter happening in the cooking class.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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