as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
predicted a tough year for summer job seekers
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Noun
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On Tuesday, two state legislators joined the crowded field of Democratic candidates looking to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025 -
The conference of quarterbacks Manning isn’t the only headlining quarterback and isn’t the only Heisman candidate at the position.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Newsweek has reported dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the immigration raids and various arrests, as well as several who have been released from detention.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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An applicant’s conservator, guardian or legal representative should provide supporting documentation with the Data Card.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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