- plural of candidate.
candidates
Example Sentences
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The UN Security Council met last month for the first so-called "straw poll" to gauge support for the then-seven candidates for the secretary-general role.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Several executive recruiters said boards are more inclined to appoint a CEO with a less-than-pristine employment history when they believe there is a limited pool of candidates with the right experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
But several exams have landed in controversies due to allegations of question papers being leaked and candidates using unfair means.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hicks’ rare public move urging low-polling Democratic candidates, which included every minority candidate of color in the race, to consider their viability sparked widespread controversy during the primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Three candidates crowded the field looking to unseat Big Bill.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
