as in suffrages
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections
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Recent Examples of franchises
After four thrilling divisional round clashes, the NFL conference championship games are set with huge storylines coming from both and one win separating the franchises from a spot in Super Bowl LIX.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Even though there’s financial opportunity in selling the two franchises from a fundraising standpoint.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Forbes’ 2024 list of the most valuable sports teams, the world’s top 12 franchises operate in the United States.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2025
For most people, sports franchises are simply the product on the field.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2025
San Antonio is going through the same things, so this could be a unique bonding experience for both franchises.
—Tony East, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ninja Gaiden is one of the industry’s most storied franchises, dating back to the original 2D beat-em-up released in arcades in 1988.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
For the past two weeks, several organizations have been interviewing candidates in hopes of hiring effective leaders and culture builders who can guide their franchises to perennial playoff berths and Super Bowl victories.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Mike Tomlin of the Steelers, John Harbaugh of the Ravens, and Sean McVay of the Rams are all in their first tenures as NFL head coaches and have successfully guided their franchises to Super Bowl victories.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Even though there’s financial opportunity in selling the two franchises from a fundraising standpoint.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Forbes’ 2024 list of the most valuable sports teams, the world’s top 12 franchises operate in the United States.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2025
For most people, sports franchises are simply the product on the field.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2025
San Antonio is going through the same things, so this could be a unique bonding experience for both franchises.
—Tony East, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ninja Gaiden is one of the industry’s most storied franchises, dating back to the original 2D beat-em-up released in arcades in 1988.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
For the past two weeks, several organizations have been interviewing candidates in hopes of hiring effective leaders and culture builders who can guide their franchises to perennial playoff berths and Super Bowl victories.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Mike Tomlin of the Steelers, John Harbaugh of the Ravens, and Sean McVay of the Rams are all in their first tenures as NFL head coaches and have successfully guided their franchises to Super Bowl victories.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Franchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchises. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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