suffrage

Example Sentences

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“The struggle for suffrage was just around the corner,” notes Fink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Universal suffrage is, however, practised in the breakaway region of Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 but has never been internationally recognised.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Every generation scuffles for something: suffrage, equality, autonomy, decent health, fair pay, even the right to keep on fighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

He had given us no direct indication he holds an anti–women’s suffrage position.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2025

The scene in the Tennessee State Capitol as the clerk tallied the votes on the suffrage question.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling