win a mandate

Frequency: 7.814.5 per million words

To gain authority, especially through an election or competition.

mandateVERB + NOUN

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win

Examples (10)

  • The party hoped to win a clear mandate in the upcoming election.
  • After intense campaigning, the candidate managed to win a decisive mandate from the people.
  • The proposal needs public support to win a mandate for implementation.
  • It's crucial for the new leader to win a strong mandate to push through reforms.
  • Many believed he would easily win a mandate given his popularity.
  • To enact such significant changes, the government must first win a popular mandate.
  • She worked tirelessly to win a mandate for her environmental policies.
  • The referendum was designed to help the government win a mandate for leaving the union.
  • Despite the challenges, the incumbent aims to win another mandate.
  • The activist group seeks to win a mandate for stricter regulations.