elective
Example Sentences
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Why did I take choir as my elective?
From Literature
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All hospitals and “nearly all” medical offices would remain open, Applin-Jones said; some appointments may be shifted from in-person to virtual, while some elective surgeries and procedures may need to be rescheduled.
From Los Angeles Times
She thought they were getting on well but, after Martina said she was having an elective C-section, the woman stopped responding to her messages.
From BBC
As a result of declaring the critical incident, the trust will now rearrange some elective procedures to create capacity for the sickest patients.
From BBC
Many states also provide a surviving spouse with a minimum “elective” share — that is, the right to take a share of a deceased spouse’s property.
From MarketWatch
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