plebiscite

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In the daily plebiscite on America, this Ivy League historian votes “Yes, but.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The UN recommended holding a plebiscite to settle the question of whether the state would join India or Pakistan.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

History is not a plebiscite in which 50% of the current population decides what’s true and important.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

This made it more a plebiscite than an actual election, with posters of Hadi above each ballot box.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

"Surely they can't all be members of the Sal——" "A uniform costume was decreed by plebiscite some years ago," replied his mentor, promptly.

From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.