Candidate

~Written by Natalie R~

Everyday Definition: A person who seeks an office, honor, etc. (Dictionary.com)

Election-Related Meaning: A person who seeks to be president (Dictionary.com)

Sentence from the News: All three of the top candidates were splitting the Peach State of Georgia as this story is being written. (found in the article, “Election 2008: Too Close To Call”)

New Sentence: Hillary Clinton is a candidate in the 2008 elections.

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