candidate
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, Simons announced his intention to give up his seat in the Commons, allowing the Greater Manchester mayor to put himself forward as a parliamentary candidate.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Following the CNN interview, Steyer’s campaign denied that the candidate was involved with the leak.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Colombia’s rally also has to do with its upcoming elections External link, and investors’ anticipation that a more markets-forward candidate might win.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
It also leaves the door open to another candidate: Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester, who is trying to get elected to parliament to challenge Starmer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
I decide then and there that Kalinda would make a great candidate for the first friend I’ve ever had.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
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Election Lingo
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
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