candidates

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

However scientists have developed numerous candidates for vaccines and treatments that have not yet been tested in humans.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Steyer said his and his wife’s decades-long work and funding of progressive causes sets him apart from previous wealthy self-funding candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

To win the nomination for first minister, candidates needed to gain more votes than all of their rivals combined.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Both candidates live at the far ends of the district.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Only the healthiest and strongest cubs are candidates for release—they are the ones that graduate to stage two.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh