secure a seat

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

to win a political position firmly

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Examples (10)

  • The candidate worked tirelessly to secure a seat in the upcoming election.
  • After weeks of campaigning, she managed to secure a seat on the city council.
  • The party needs to secure more seats in parliament to form a majority government.
  • He is confident he will secure a seat in the next legislative assembly.
  • Despite fierce competition, the independent candidate hoped to secure a seat.
  • Winning the debate significantly helped him to secure his seat.
  • Historically, it's been difficult for newcomers to secure a seat in that district.
  • They are actively campaigning to secure a seat for their representative.
  • To secure a seat in the Senate, candidates often require substantial funding.
  • She spent years building community trust, which ultimately helped her secure a seat.