candidates

Example Sentences

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House candidates — even though voting had already started.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The spending figures cited above include pages run by parties, leaders, candidates and local branches – but only adverts targeted at people in Wales.

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 candidates themselves seemed low-energy, even with their jabs — which were largely directed at Becerra, as Mark said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“But-” “The candidates from the two parties will meet with me, as student council adviser, in this room after school on Thursday. Any questions?”

From "The Misfits" by James Howe