candidate
Example Sentences
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That hasn't happened yet - and there is also the possibility Burnham finds a seat to contest and is selected as the candidate, but loses.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The material resists corrosion under conditions that normally push stainless steel past its limits, making it a promising candidate for producing hydrogen from seawater and other harsh electrolyzer environments.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
His soaring popularity has fueled rumors that he'll be named as a potential candidate for President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling Morena party to succeed her in the 2030 election.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
“It’s like: ‘We need to figure out a candidate who can win!’
From Slate • May 9, 2026
“A minor inconvenience. As chairman, it is well within my powers to appoint a new trustee. Fortunately, we have a perfect candidate right here. I appoint Lady Constance Ashton.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing candidate
Election Lingo
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Electoral Elocution: The Verbiage of Voting
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
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