candidates

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As the June 2 primary nears, the candidates are likely to be more active than ever on social media, in targeted ads and on broadcast television, each hoping to get in the last word.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"The number of candidates has dropped significantly," Shpitz said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Researchers have already identified dozens of possible drug candidates for future investigation.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

That means job candidates may be in for a tough, lengthy search, even as the economy added 115,000 jobs last month, topping forecasts.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Unfortunately, the zeros of black holes—singularities—look like unlikely candidates in the short term.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife