vote-getter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vote-getter
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Luka Doncic, James’ Lakers teammate and the leading All-Star vote-getter, played for Team World because he is from Slovenia.
From Los Angeles Times
Doncic was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game, which will be his sixth.
From Los Angeles Times
Doncic was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game.
From Los Angeles Times
Should she be the top vote-getter in her race, however, the city would likely hold a special election, according to Spitzer.
From Los Angeles Times
Fong was the top vote-getter in both contests.
From Seattle Times
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