In favour of a military solution to a political problem

With the hope of averting disaster despite a desperate situation teetering on failure.

(biochemistry) Any of a class of protein produced by bioluminescent jellyfish of the genus Aequorea, that is used in biological research to trace the biosynthesis and movement of proteins in living organisms

(US) A primary in which voters directly select candidates for office by popular vote

(US, politics) Two primaries held concurrently.

A carnivorous animal that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates. / (figuratively) A predatory person, savagely cruel and ruthless in their treatment of others.

Alternative spelling of prizewinning

The person elected Vice-President of the United States between the time of the election victory on or after Election Day to installation in office usually on Inauguration Day.

Alternative letter-case form of president-elect

(sum of parts) A person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office.