candidate
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The isolated candidate particles will then be analysed at the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre, and their discoveries will be shared on a project website and a public exhibition.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Orange Lutheran coach RJ Farrell saw his team fight back from adversity, and in the Texas-bound Murrietta, he has an MVP candidate capable of igniting the Lancers with his bat, glove and leadership skills.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The vote on Friday across the upper and lower houses of parliament in the capital Naypyidaw saw Min Aung Hlaing secure a huge margin over the second-place candidate in a three-person race.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
If development continues as expected, it could be operational by the end of the decade and serve as a strong candidate for launching a Uranus mission.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“All citizens are free to express their opinions, to vote for the candidate of their choice, to receive an education....”
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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