referendum
Example Sentences
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There is no minimum turnout for this kind of referendum - the camp with the most ballots over two days of voting wins.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The potential impact depends entirely on who you ask: many Italians struggle to understand this referendum at all.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
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 • Mar. 15, 2026
Menchaca, a landscaper, had landed in the middle of a traffic jam sparked by Los Angeles’ latest referendum on itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
He stated that if the referendum was defeated, he would resign from office.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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