be a candidate
Example Sentences
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Marco Silva, the Fulham manager, is set to be a candidate for the position this summer.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 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
When his interim position was announced a year ago and the presidential search was launched, Kim, who replaced outgoing President Carol Folt, was not considered to be a candidate for the job.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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
I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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