likely candidate

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

a candidate who will probably be chosen

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Examples (10)

  • She's a likely candidate for the promotion.
  • With his extensive experience, he is the most likely candidate for the CEO position.
  • The city's old power plant is a likely candidate for replacement in the next decade.
  • Given her high grades and research, Maria was a likely candidate for the scholarship.
  • Researchers are studying several genes, but this one is the most likely candidate for causing the disorder.
  • The underdog team has suddenly become a likely candidate for the championship title.
  • Among all the applicants, the hiring manager felt that David was the only likely candidate.
  • This historic building, with its stunning architecture, is a likely candidate for preservation status.
  • Due to his frequent mistakes, he was unfortunately a likely candidate for being let go.
  • We need to find a new software solution, and this open-source platform seems like a likely candidate.