referendum
Example Sentences
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“Today’s verdict is a referendum—from a jury, to an entire industry—that accountability has arrived.”
When the two-day referendum ended on Monday afternoon, exit polls initially showed the "No" vote leading by a small margin, but that grew to a substantial lead as the count progressed.
From BBC
In her push for a "yes" vote in this weekend's constitutional referendum, Italy's prime minister has been reaching for new audiences.
From BBC
The Welsh Conservatives said they would "cap council tax increases at 5% and require local referendums for any larger rises" giving residents "the power to approve or block excessive council tax rises".
From BBC
To boost turnout and support for the referendum, authorities have involved famous athletes and mobilised workers in mining and oil industries -- two important sectors in the Kazakh economy.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
