candidates

Example Sentences

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"I know that our candidates will be held to a higher standard than any of the other parties," said the Clacton MP.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The upper chamber is now even more solidly stacked in Duterte's favour after a slate of candidates loyal to her outperformed expectations in May 2025's mid-term elections, winning five of 12 open seats.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

For a while, Porter was one of four women among the major candidates running for governor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Some promising candidates are sitting on the shelf, awaiting funds before human tests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The two candidates had tested each other mightily, with Barack opening up a small but ultimately decisive lead midway through February.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama