candidate
Example Sentences
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Lead author Corinne Mensforth, a PhD candidate from the Flinders Palaeontology Lab, says the fossil is especially valuable because it preserves the internal bones of the skull.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Branding himself "The Tiger," the candidate has a penchant for swearing and is known for his hot temper.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Since every major party presidential candidate had voluntarily released their tax returns over the past four decades, it was assumed he would follow suit.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
“We’ve been a party for over 50 years and we’ve never gotten a single federal candidate elected,” said Weir, who describes himself as a “punk/alternative guy” with tattoos and a nose ring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
In all honesty, though, Gregory was a fine candidate, and the appointment seems to have been made largely on merit, not just because of Halley’s unconventional religious views.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
Vocabulary lists containing candidate
Election Lingo
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
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