candidate
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Luka Doncic, a leading candidate for MVP and a lock for his sixth All-NBA team, played in only 64 games this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
He had received endorsements from top Democrats, including California Sen. Adam Schiff and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, his close friend and a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Reform has also selected a candidate who has already demonstrated they have support in the area - Conrad Ritchie took 25.9% of first-preference votes in a council by-election in Fraserburgh in November 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The valuation is incredibly cheap relative to the franchise—the stock trades at a single-digit earnings multiple—and Beacon itself would be a good acquisition candidate.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
I decide then and there that Kalinda would make a great candidate for the first friend I’ve ever had.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
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Election Lingo
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
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