- present participle of elect.
electing
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But the main event for voters will be electing members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the two chambers that make up Congress.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
If the stock trades at $80, that means electing it only on lots with a basis of $16 or less.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The endorsement may come with some financial support, with the group saying it has raised some $25 million to fund its goal of electing more doctors and nurses to office between now and 2030.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
In her video, Michelle Bolsonaro recalled how she had built up the women's wing "from scratch", electing over a thousand female leaders, and helping "reduce rejection" of some male candidates.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“I can not shoulder the responsibility of electing officers who publicly repudiate the principles of the society,” Foster said.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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