by vote

Example Sentences

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Lecornu's centre-right government said last week it would be "impossible" to adopt a 2026 austerity budget by vote.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Ballots will be tabulated by vote counting machines.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Importantly, the treaty allows for nations to establish MPAs by vote if they can’t reach consensus.

From Scientific American • Mar. 8, 2023

The name they chose was of course "Effective Altruism," which they picked by vote over alternatives like "Effective Utilitarian Community" and "Big Visions Network."

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2022

The name of the play has been suggested by six writers, so I will have to have the title chosen by vote.

From Polly and Her Friends Abroad by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth