candidates

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Candidates were given information on the law, which was enacted in January, when they registered for the race, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Candidates rotated through on tight schedules, presenting tailored versions of themselves, trying to make just enough of an impression before moving on to the next room.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Candidates from Welsh Labour, Reform UK, and Wales Green Party will appear on the programme on 19 April.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Javokhir Sindarov, a 20-year-old from Uzbekistan, is in a commanding position at the Candidates tournament, where the winner gets the chance to play for the World Chess Championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

When reminded of his disastrous performance at the 1962 Candidates, he said: “Maybe this was a good thing. I didn’t have the maturity to handle it then.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady