run for office
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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Some, like Sullivan, have decided to run for office: She will be on West Virginia’s May 12 primary ballots.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
The California Post first reported the lawsuit on Monday, which was also the last day for candidates to withdraw paperwork to run for office.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
People have asked before, I would never run for office because it seems awful and I have young kids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
In late September, Guineans approved a new constitution in a referendum that permitted junta members to run for office, paving the way for Doumbouya's candidacy.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
For by being near London, they could use their wealth to influence members of Parliament, and could even run for office themselves.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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