nominee

Example Sentences

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Odds swung whenever a new Bessent interviewee was revealed and whenever the president made an offhand comment on any potential nominee.

From Barron's

A new Federal Reserve Chair nominee was revealed.

From Barron's

She gave a hearfelt acceptance speech about the importance of following your dreams before walking off without having revealed the next nominees.

From BBC

Cher announced the winner after accepting a lifetime achievement award, at first just reading off Vandross’ name — following some confusion when she began to walk off stage, then turned around, before reading off the nominees.

From Los Angeles Times

For the second year in a row, all eight nominees performed during a special segment at the early part of Sunday night's ceremony - dubbed the biggest night in music.

From BBC