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elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /


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Most California voters rank affordability and cost of living as important as they weigh whom to elect as governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Beretta has nominated four new directors that it is asking Ruger shareholders to elect at an annual meeting in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Moorpark athletic director Rob Dearborn officially has a new title: president elect of the Southern Section.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Globalstar shareholders can elect to sell their shares for cash or receive the online retailer’s stock at a ratio of 0.3210 Amazon shares per Globalstar share, with a value capped at $90.00 per share.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In April, Animal Farm was proclaimed a Republic, and it became necessary to elect a President.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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