be a candidate

Example Sentences

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Will Vance, considered by many to be a candidate for president in 2028, have wide latitude to cut a deal with Iran?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

While he has years of experience in several cabinets, few expected the current deputy prime minister to be a candidate for the top job, according to Danish media.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Another former Spurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino, was said to be a candidate to permanently replace Frank, but his contract with the United States men's national team does not expire until after this summer's World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"Neither I nor any member of this transition will be a candidate for anything... As soldiers, we value our word very much," he said at the time.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black