run for office
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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"The American people have right to expect that anyone who wants to run for office and be a leader, that it can't be about themselves and what they want for themselves," Harris added.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
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
I didn’t know anyone who wanted to run for office.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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