candidates

Example Sentences

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The candidates themselves seemed low-energy, even with their jabs — which were largely directed at Becerra, as Mark said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Health Minister Wes Streeting, seen as one of the leading likely candidates to replace the prime minister, said change was needed at the top.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"It needs to be broad, and it needs the best possible field of candidates."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"These images may reveal intact patches of bone collagen, potentially offering a ready-made trove of fossil candidates for further protein analysis," Taylor explained.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

While Jackson won the popular vote, none of the five candidates in the running that year received enough electoral votes to win.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis