candidate
Example Sentences
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The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007, when he was in his 20s and in the Marine Corps.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Given all the doubts around Adobe, it’s perhaps surprising that the company will likely go with an internal candidate to replace Narayen.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Platner's supporters argue that his flaws are part of a broader redemption story and that voters are willing to accept an imperfect candidate who feels authentic.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Wessels announced that he would rank Jonathan Bush second.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
In 1992, the stakes again felt high: Another African American candidate, Carol Moseley Braun, had surprised everyone by narrowly winning the Democratic nomination for the U.S.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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Election Lingo
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Electoral Elocution: The Verbiage of Voting
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
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