balloting

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The result of the balloting was a foregone conclusion; the Countess had one vote--she herself refraining from voting--and the subject was entered on the committee-book as acceptable and a date set for the hearing before the International Congress The effect of this vote on our little committee was most marked.

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  1. The act of casting or taking a ballot: as, the balloting began at 2 o'clock.
  2. A specific instance in which a ballot is taken; a vote. From the result of the ballotings yesterday, I deem it highly improbable that I shall receive the nomination. Buchanan, in Curtis, ii. 2.

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  • No firm date for the balloting has been set, but it is generally believed that the long-anticipated elections will not happen before December. —  CBS 11 / TXA 21 - Dallas / Fort Worth's Source for Breaking News, Weather, and Sports
  • President Obama praised Afghan President Hamid Karzai this morning for agreeing to a runoff election -- balloting that the US hopes gives legitimacy to the regime in Kabul and is expected to free Obama to decide whether to send more ... —  Blogrunner
  • The majority of the current 125,000 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Iraq until after the election since maintaining security for the balloting is considered a top priority by the U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno, and other high-ranking Pentagon officials. —  Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
  • A possible rival of the former president in the 2010 balloting is already facing a problem in connection with his own bid to become the country's leader. —  Latest News
  • For the first time in the 41-year history of the balloting, the preseason ACC basketball poll ended in a tie at the top with Duke and North Carolina each scoring 545 points. —  News & Record Article Feed
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