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The phrase "a top candidate for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone or something that is highly qualified or favored for a particular position, role, or opportunity.
Example: "After reviewing all the applications, we believe Sarah is a top candidate for the marketing manager position."
Alternatives: "a leading contender for" or "a prime choice for".
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As a result, Romania, not considered a top candidate for membership a year ago, looks likely to enter the NATO summit meeting next month in Prague with the strong backing of the United States.
He is a top candidate for the Cy Young award.
Sullivan is reportedly a top candidate for the head-coaching vacancy in Calgary.
He is a top candidate for the Norris Trophy, given to the league's top defenseman.
Rumors in Gardez and Jalalabad place him as a top candidate for the governor of Nangarhar.
Those defenses made Cottrell a top candidate for head coaching jobs.
Would you rate it as a top candidate for a film-of-a-book adaptation?
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He was a top candidate last year for the chief executive position at Yahoo, but Hulu said he declined to be considered.
We identified a top candidate sequence for each spot and designed PCR primers that fall within the 2nd dimension fragment.
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