elect

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There will also be mayoral contests in parts of England while voters in Scotland and Wales will also elect representatives to their national parliaments on 7 May.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Last year, four streaming services raised their prices, prompting many of their customers to elect the more affordable ad-supported tiers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Sometimes patients are unsure about whether they should get a vaccine or not, particularly in an age of disinformation. These results provide another reason for them to elect to get the vaccine."

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Depending on how long the conflict lasts, however, some facilities could elect to shorten or postpone their usual May and June maintenance schedules, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

If New York City had never had a woman as our mayor, how would the country elect a woman to be president?

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia