running for office

Example Sentences

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And that’s why she said she is running for office.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Academics will point out that they’re not running for office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

A former advisor to British Prime Minister David Cameron, Hilton is one of a handful of Republicans running for office in next year’s election.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Mindich co-owns the media production company Kvartal 95, founded by Zelensky, who was a star comedian before running for office.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Because people often ask, I’ll say it here directly: I have no intention of running for office, ever.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama