be a candidate
Example Sentences
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Will Vance, considered by many to be a candidate for president in 2028, have wide latitude to cut a deal with Iran?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
He wants to be a candidate at the next Holyrood election.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
