candidates

Example Sentences

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His advice is to take any opportunity that helps you stand out from other candidates.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Both candidates are still on the June 9 primary ballot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

That requirement has weeded out a lot of bad candidates for our investments.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Barrera acknowledges that this support made the difference in his leap ahead of other strong Democratic candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He ran ahead of the Federalist candidates for Congress, who were swept from office in a Republican landslide.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis