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elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /


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What’s more, class B holders are entitled to elect a majority of board members.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

They are due to elect 18 representatives to the central committee and 80 to the movement's parliament, known as the revolutionary council.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Companies can elect to pass on to consumers the higher shipping and energy costs, but they also risk losing customers.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Many active funds elect to take on slightly more risk with a portion of the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

That afternoon Shirley embarked on a campaign among the girls to elect Emily.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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