referendum
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Smith has said she disagrees with the court decision and, while it prevents her from moving forward with a binding referendum now, she believes Albertans want a say in the matter.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
World Cups no longer feel “like a national referendum on whether soccer belongs.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The provincial referendum has been scheduled for 19 October, the premier said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Pacific island Nauru said it will hold a referendum to change its official name, described as a colonial relic from a time when "foreign tongues" mangled the native language.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
In order to find out where women actually stood on the issue, in November 1895, Massachusetts conducted a nonbinding referendum.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing referendum
Election Lingo
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