runoff

Example Sentences

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If no candidate among the roughly 40 running for mayor wins more than 50% of the vote in the June 2 primary, the top two finishers will move to the runoff.

From Los Angeles Times

It isn’t just that Starmer is perceived as an indecisive, failed leader who has now been poisoned by runoff from the Epstein scandal.

From Salon

Some races will go on to a November runoff.

From Los Angeles Times

Colombia is slated to hold legislative elections on March 8 and presidential elections on May 31, with a runoff planned for June if needed.

From Barron's

At the same time, with foreign demand for Treasurys already weakening, a rapid balance-sheet runoff would push long-term yields higher, undercutting growth and financial stability.

From MarketWatch