Sentence examples for recount from inspiring English sources
The word "recount" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to the act of recounting or telling a story or event in detail. For example, "The veteran recounted his experiences in the war with great emotion."
verb
To tell over; to relate in detail; to recite; to tell or narrate the particulars of.
- The old man recounted the tale of how he caught the big fish.
No need to recount the gory details of the worst-botched endgame in title game history.
Shortly before McDaniel appeared on stage at his campaign event in Hattiesburg one of his campaign officials took to the microphone to recount an anecdote.
But the conduct of the count has been heavily criticised (see 10.26pm) and has slowed down the results, not helped by ballot challenges which have forced a recount in one area (see 12.37pm).
Wille Hay expressed his frustration today with the way the count system has been conducted after a total recount was called in his Foyle constituency late last night.
An AEC spokesman told Guardian Australia the counting and scrutiny of about 15,000 postal and pre-poll votes means a further delay in the declaration of a result, with an automatic recount triggered if the difference between the two leading candidates is less than 100 votes.
This from Henry McDonald, who confirms a recount is under way.
There's talk over in Omagh about a possible recount for a seat.
The deputy returning officer in Omagh ordered the recount after complaints from the Democratic Unionists because their candidate was only six votes behind the Ulster Unionist Ross Hussey.
Once the count is finished the seat's returning officer will determine whether a recount is needed.
In fact, O'Malley actually had a five-vote lead on election night and only lost after a recount and late absentee ballots came in.
"Despite the closeness of the count I have decided not to seek a recount.
