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  • 21running for mayor — is a candidate for the municipal head, competing in the local elections …

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  • 22running mate — noun chiefly N. Amer. 1》 an election candidate for the lesser of two closely associated political offices. 2》 a horse entered in a race in order to set the pace for another horse which is intended to win …

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  • 23running mate — run′ning mate n. 1) gov a candidate for an office linked with another more important office, as for the vice presidency 2) spo a horse entered in a race with another horse from the same stable • Etymology: 1865–70 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 24running mate — /ˈrʌnɪŋ meɪt/ (say runing mayt) noun 1. a horse used to establish the pace for another horse in a race. 2. a candidate for an office linked with another and more important office, as the US vice presidency …

  • 25running, in the —  A possible candidate for success …

    A concise dictionary of English slang

  • 26running at large — Refers to candidate for public office who seeks election from entire town or city and not just from one ward or district. Term is also applied to wandering or straying animals …

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  • 27Write-in candidate — A write in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person s name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a… …

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  • 28Perennial candidate — A perennial candidate is one who frequently runs for public office with a record of success that is either infrequent or non existent. Perennial candidates are often either members of minority political parties or have political opinions that are …

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  • 29The Manchurian Candidate (2004 film) — The Manchurian Candidate Theatrical release poster Directed by Jonathan Demme …

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  • 30David Robinson (Ohio candidate) — David Robinson (born November 21, 1961) is an American business executive running as a Democrat for the Ohio House of Representatives in the 21st district, which includes Worthington, Worthington Hills, Minerva Park, Northland and parts of… …

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