elective
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"We've had no problem covering the rotas and I'm confident we'll be able to provide safe care and the majority of our elective care during the strike as well."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Harris, who is the author of “Slave Play,” has other elective affinities.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Washington state does not provide an elective share for the surviving spouse, so married couples automatically retain their half of the community property.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
The busiest time for elective surgeries in the winter shifts slightly by region.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
Why did I take choir as my elective?
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Vocabulary lists containing elective
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