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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a candidate in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone who is competing for a position, role, or opportunity within a specific context, such as an election or a selection process.
Example: "She is a candidate in the upcoming mayoral election."
Alternatives: "a contender for" or "an applicant in".
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Mahdi is a candidate in the January 30th elections.
Meanwhile, Labor is dumping a candidate in Western Australia.
"I was a candidate in a search there.
(Her daughter was not a candidate in her plan).
Campbell was initially a candidate in the California gubernatorial primary.
He has yet to commit to a candidate in 2016.
endorsed a candidate in the Democratic presidential primaries.
"I certainly hope we'll have a candidate in every ward.
He is a candidate in next year's Presidential elections.
Barack Obama visited there as a candidate, in July , 2008
There is a candidate in the race — Lt.
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