nominee

Example Sentences

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Maliki, who has links to Iran, was selected at the weekend by an alliance of Shia-led parties as its nominee for prime minister.

From BBC

That track record could appeal to a president worried about nominees who change their tune once confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The television contenders included past nominees such as “Andor,” “Severance” and “The White Lotus” on the drama side, as well as comedies “Abbott Elementary” and “Hacks.”

From Los Angeles Times

The nominee must then be confirmed by the Senate.

From Barron's

As usual at the Grammys, the nominees for song of the year overlap heavily with those for record of the year.

From Los Angeles Times