早在选举前的准备阶段，问题就存在了。

Still, problems persist, especially in the long run-up to elections.

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他们最终在选举前的一个月投票通过了禁令，这也许不是巧合。

It may not be a coincidence that they finally voted for a ban just a month before they face elections.

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每年最常被查找的字，尤其是在值得注意的选举前的选季。以此入选。

Selected as one of the most frequently looked up words each year, especially in a campaign season preceding noteworthy elections.

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