as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
this elect body of students represents the best that the nation's high schools have to offer
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the members of this all-American team are the elect of collegiate football
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Recent Examples of elect
Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Fellow New Progressive Party member Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, who is currently in office, was elected in 2020 even after the party was marred in controversy following a political scandal and large protests that led to Rosselló’s resignation in 2019.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2024
The people of Connecticut elect, and pay, legislators to legislate.
—Mathew Biadun, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024
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Avon School Board candidates Kim Woodward: Woodward is an incumbent candidate first elected to the board in 2004.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Fellow New Progressive Party member Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, who is currently in office, was elected in 2020 even after the party was marred in controversy following a political scandal and large protests that led to Rosselló’s resignation in 2019.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The illusion of complete normality could prompt people to spend more and re-elect current politicians for office.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
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Later in the meeting, O’Hare spoke again, thanking the three elects for stepping and being willing to serve despite the positions being unpaid.
—Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2024
The people of Connecticut elect, and pay, legislators to legislate.
—Mathew Biadun, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024
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Workout: Ruck for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, choosing a route with hills.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dave Jones, a former insurance commissioner in California, said some commissioners fear that stricter enforcement could drive companies out of their states, leaving their constituents with fewer plans to choose from.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Aldi and Market Basket are among the select retailers impacted by the Savencia Cheese recall, according to the FDA.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Despite negative returns for A-share apparel brands from January to August, a select few such as Bosideng and Semir achieved double-digit net profit growth in the third quarter.Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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McCormick and the selected lieutenant governor candidate will face the Republican ticket of Sen. Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith in November. Between the lines: The more interesting race is the one to take on incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita.Arika Herron, Axios, 11 July 2024
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The little one will also inherit a minor royal title from Edo's side of the family, as he is descended from Italian aristocracy.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Most came from the Prussian aristocracy, a group traditionally wary of Hitler's populism and Nazi ideology.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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After peaking in June 2022 at an annual rate of 7.88%, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases, the PCE Index, has shown significant progress.Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including the issuance of convertible promissory notes and exchange agreements to reclassify notes into preferred shares.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The elites, of course, include America’s biggest stars in movies, TV, sports and music.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Elect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elect. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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