be a candidate

Example Sentences

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“We believe that deserves to be a candidate for your feed,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 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

Because whoever plays in that “Monday Night Football” slot — it’s staying Rams-Falcons — won’t be a candidate for a Saturday game in the final weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

Its three-time presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is barred from running after being convicted in a corruption case, but her 30-year-old lieutenant Bardella could be a candidate instead.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

I will not be a candidate, and I will not be chosen.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black