stand as

Frequency: 6.26.1 per million words

to be a candidate representing a particular role or party

standVERB + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He announced his intention to stand as an independent candidate.
  • She successfully stood as the party's representative for the district.
  • Will you stand as a nominee for the committee chairperson this year?
  • The local community urged him to stand as mayor in the upcoming elections.
  • If he decides to stand as president, his campaign will focus on economic reform.
  • Historically, few women were allowed to stand as members of parliament.
  • The deadline to stand as a candidate for the student body election is approaching.
  • Despite the long odds, she chose to stand as the Green Party's candidate for the city council.
  • Many believe he is the best person to stand as the next leader of the opposition.
  • Our school encourages students to stand as class representatives.