candidates

Example Sentences

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House candidates — even though voting had already started.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Some would have seen lots of content about the candidates, parties and policies while others would have only learned about it through big, viral moments and headline-making opinion polls.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The ones that have recently outperformed the sector are the best sell candidates.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Rowan and the two other candidates for Scythedom were to go first.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman