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be a candidate

VERB
run
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compete race stand
STRONG
challenge contend contest oppose politick stump whistlestop
WEAK
hit the campaign trail kiss babies ring doorbells shake hands

Example Sentences

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Will Vance, considered by many to be a candidate for president in 2028, have wide latitude to cut a deal with Iran?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

"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

He wants to be a candidate at the next Holyrood election.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black