another election than

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "another election than" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly when comparing elections, where "other" or "different" would be more appropriate. Example: "I would prefer another election other than the one we just had."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

1 human-written examples

Or staying where they are, but sugaring their policies with a few spoonfuls of Christianity?Secular fundamentalistsThe biggest problem for the Democrats is that many of their hard-core supporters would rather lose another election than court the religious vote.

The Economist

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

59 human-written examples

And so no sooner had 2015 given way to 2016, another election year, than First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set the agenda by proclaiming the fifth battle for Holyrood under way.

Independent

If parties can't form a government within 45 days, Erdogan could call for another election, earlier than normally scheduled, in which Turks would once again take to the polls to vote for members of parliament.

Huffington Post

There are now three clear groups who, in happier days, May might be able to rely on, all of whom would rather blow up politics and risk another general election than back down.

Vice

"Few scenarios can lead to another election in more than 12 months," predicted Pierre Martin, a political scientist at the University of Quebec.

The New York Times

A hung parliament raises the prospect of another election sooner rather than later and so whichever parties form the government have less incentive to push through radical measures on the public finances – which, as seen in Greece, are likely to prove unpopular.

The Guardian - Business

Suggests both men run against the Republican candidate, and, if elected, serve in the disputed office for one one year, than another election could be held.

The New Yorker

That pleases those Labourites who want nothing more than another election victory.

The Guardian

The New Zealand prime minister, John Key, has said he would rather form a minority government than hold another election if his party fails to gain a majority in next week's election.

The Guardian

If Al Gore now spends the next four years working to ensure that all Americans -- no matter how rich or poor -- get to vote using equally high-quality voting equipment, he will turn the Bush team's equal-protection argument into an unstoppable force that makes sure America never has another election decided by anyone other than "we the people".

The New York Times

But Mr. Gregg, in a statement, said the outcome was "yet another indication that Congress is more concerned with the next election than the next generation".

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When expressing preferences, rephrase to use "rather than", which clearly indicates a preferred alternative, as in "I would prefer policy changes rather than another election."

Common error

Avoid using "than" when you intend to show a direct alternative. "Than" is used for comparisons. If you mean 'besides' or 'other than', use those phrases instead.

Linguistic Context

The phrase's intended grammatical function is to draw a comparison, but Ludwig AI indicates it's not standard English. The more common function would be to express a preference for something other than holding "another election than". Instead of that, in example 1 the expression is related to a comparison between "losing another election" and "court the religious vote."

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

69%

Academia

16%

Science

15%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "another election than" appears in various sources, Ludwig AI flags it as grammatically questionable. It's often intended to express a preference or alternative to holding another election. However, clearer alternatives such as "a different election from" or "rather than another election" are recommended. Usage is primarily in news and media, but its non-standard nature suggests caution in formal contexts. To convey your intended meaning clearly, opt for grammatically sound alternatives when discussing elections.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

rather than another election

Inversion of the comparative elements for emphasis.

instead of another election

Focuses on substitution rather than comparison.

more so than another election

Emphasizes a higher degree of something compared to holding another election.

preferable to another election

Highlights the desirability of an alternative over holding another election.

a better option than another election

Indicates that an alternative is superior.

as opposed to another election

Highlights a contrast between two options.

in lieu of another election

Suggests replacing an election with something else.

over holding another election

Directly compares something else as superior to having another election.

rather have something else than another election

Expresses a preference for an unspecified alternative over another election.

choose something other than another election

Highlights the selection of an alternative choice.

FAQs

How can I correctly use "another election" in a sentence?

Use "another election" to refer to a subsequent election. For comparisons, clarify the relationship using phrases like "a different election from" or "another election besides the last one".

What's a more grammatically sound alternative to "another election than"?

Consider using phrases like "a different election from" or "another election besides". For example, "I would prefer "a different election from" the last one" is clearer.

In what contexts is it appropriate to use "another election"?

"Another election" is appropriate when discussing the possibility or scheduling of a future election. However, for comparative contexts, it's often better to specify what the election is being compared to.

Is there a difference between saying "another election besides" and "another election than"?

Yes. "Another election besides" is generally considered grammatically correct to indicate an alternative. "Another election than" is less common and can sound awkward. Use "another election besides" for clarity.