elective
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He adds there is a clear drop off in elective and deferrable procedures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The judge emphasized that Dobbs focused on a right to elective abortion, while Seyb’s case “tests how far Idaho may go when a woman’s pregnancy severely endangers her health.”
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Mark Taylor, regional clinical director for elective care, said robotic surgery is "very innovative".
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The nature program, once a full day outdoors, shrank to a 45-minute elective after some parents complained that their children were bored.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
New York members established the New York Central Woman Suffrage Association, and the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association declared its independence from the National, resolving to work “only for the elective franchise.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Universities should streamline general-education requirements, trim unnecessary electives and make students declare their majors by the end of freshman year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Enriching curriculum, for example with more electives and career pathways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
While some language courses will still be available for students as electives, the university made it clear the programs were on the chopping block.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
More electives and club options tailored to what students want.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
Like being president was part of registering and choosing electives.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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