as in candidate
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty
as the club's vice presidential nominee, she was expected to support the president's position
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This helps candidates envision themselves thriving here.—
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The two declared Republican candidates for governor have also focused on transgender youth.—
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5 Aug. 2025
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“Nominee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominee. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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