elective
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He adds there is a clear drop off in elective and deferrable procedures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The judge emphasized that Dobbs focused on a right to elective abortion, while Seyb’s case “tests how far Idaho may go when a woman’s pregnancy severely endangers her health.”
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
An elective share refers to the minimum amount that a spouse may inherit in the absence of prenup or postnup.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
"We've had no problem covering the rotas and I'm confident we'll be able to provide safe care and the majority of our elective care during the strike as well."
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
My elective is actually called Industrial Arts, and of course it has nothing to do with shopping.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
Most students don’t need years to explore electives and declare a major.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Enriching curriculum; for example, with more electives and career pathways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2024
While some language courses will still be available for students as electives, the university made it clear the programs were on the chopping block.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
More electives and club options tailored to what students want.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
He was taking mostly electives, and he breezed through them with ease.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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