n. one who seeks an office or honor or position or award
Many of the candidates appeared dowdy.
Many of the candidates appeared dowdy.
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The candidates for governor agreed not to vilify each other.
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How do all the Five Lakes candidates spend the morning after the first phase of testing?
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What do the candidates hope to do in a debate?
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It was Sue's job to winnow out the unqualified candidates for the job.
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Political candidates give numerous speeches.
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The debates were marred by the unremitting acrimony of the candidates.
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Both candidates are canvassing for votes throughout the district.
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What was the danger of Rowan taking the candidates on his journey?
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How many candidates made it to university?
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How many candidates were coming to town?
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The candidates are in a dogfight for the nomination.
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The candidates volte-face on the proposed property tax.
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The pollster called our house to get our opinion on the candidates.
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What are sources of money for candidates before, during and after elections?
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applicant; contender; hopeful; prospect
officeholder; incumbent; dropout
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