elective

Example Sentences

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Some of the documents turned over revealed the district offered an elective for high school students devoted to critical race theory, he said.

From Washington Post

“You all have the American taxpayer on the hook to pay for travel and time off for elective abortions,” Tuberville said.

From Washington Post

How does her request differ from any kind of elective cosmetic surgery that also isn't covered by insurance?

From Salon

But those that have competed on price for elective treatments like rhinoplasty will find it harder to survive, he and others said.

From Reuters

Course developers had long discussions on how many weeks should be devoted to origins of the African diaspora and a student research paper on an elective topic — a back-and-forth typical for academia.

From Washington Post