the vote

noun

: the legal right to vote
In 1920, American women won the vote.

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In its declaration of Fujimori’s victory Friday, Peru’s National Jury of Elections said a review had found no such inconsistencies in the vote and rejected an appeal filed by Together for Peru. Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Gupta’s view is not shared by Christina Smyth, another Adams appointee who resigned from the board shortly before the vote. James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 In 2024, Trump got only 17% of the vote in Nadler’s district. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Read on below for a recap of the vote and to watch the debate. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the vote

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“The vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20vote. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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