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Discover LudwigThe phrase "running mate" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when you are referring to a political candidate's choice of someone to run alongside them for office. For example: "The former president endorsed his running mate for the upcoming election."
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running mate
noun
A candidate on a joint ticket who is not the primary candidate on that ticket.
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Take McGovern's disastrous choice of running mate.
Running mate Paul Ryan seemed genuinely shocked, the adviser said.
The Running Mate at The Watergate Hotel.
But running mate is really true.
Romney and his running mate, Pep.
Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, rushed to defend his candidate.
As a running mate.
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His running-mate, Boediono, is famously incorruptible.
McNary's running-mate Willkie died six months later.
Schuyler Colfax with Henry Wilson as his running mate.
Harrison and his running mate, John Tyler, were easily elected.
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