Her candidness during the meeting encouraged others to share their honest opinions.

After months of preparing, he began candidating in the regional election while balancing his job.

Her candidating for city council surprised many of her long-time supporters.

She candidated for the city council last year despite limited campaign funds.

Conspiracy theorists claimed several Manchurian candidates had infiltrated the government to carry out a secret agenda.

The development team tested the release candidates thoroughly before the final deployment.

The senator feared that his opponent might be a Manchurian candidate secretly serving foreign interests.

As a private candidate, she registered to take the university's final exams without attending classes.

Against all expectations, the darkhorse candidate won the mayoral primary after a single spirited debate.

In many exam boards, private candidates often need to arrange their own exam venues and invigilators, which can be a logistical challenge.