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preselection

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as in candidate

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Recent Examples of preselection This preselection process dramatically speeds things up, reducing what once took hours to something approaching real-time identification of maritime targets. — David Szondy may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026

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But that's part of Christina Bohannan's long learning curve as a Democratic candidate for Congress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Offensive lineman Austen Pleasants, who appears to be the latest candidate in the battle to start at left guard, was also absent after suffering a leg injury in Thursday’s game.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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In a new ad running statewide and shared first with Semafor, the Democratic Senate nominee appears alongside his mom, who talks about his upbringing by teenage parents.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy released a plan stating future data centers must pay some bills and taxes for residents.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of nominee

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The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Santa Fe also offers endless shopping and right next door is Shiprock which is a good starting point, with their remarkable selection of native ceramics, jewelry, and textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of selection

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However, Henderson and the two other judges in the case, Carter appointee Harry Edwards and Obama appointee Robert Wilkins, did agree that the videos Maass obtained were gathered fraudulently and not protected by the First Amendment.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
The governor’s office did not respond to questions about the thoroughness of their vetting process for political appointees.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

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