be a candidate
Example Sentences
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Former England coach Andy Flower could be a candidate, while McCullum's former New Zealand team-mate Stephen Fleming is highly respected and has just left Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
While he has years of experience in several cabinets, few expected the current deputy prime minister to be a candidate for the top job, according to Danish media.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
However, the French presidential election will be held in April of next year, and Macron won’t be a candidate, since he has already served two consecutive terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
"Neither I nor any member of this transition will be a candidate for anything... As soldiers, we value our word very much," he said at the time.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
