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But critics, including in the Conservative Party, have pointed out that 16-year-olds cannot legally buy a drink or a lottery ticket, get married or run for office in the U.K.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 July 2025
While pardoned and eligible to run for office again, Sittenfeld states his focus is on protecting future political candidates, not seeking office himself.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
Kenyatta encouraged the audience to run for office, get involved and focus on local elections, where policy decisions often have the most immediate impact.
—Mizani Ball, Essence, 11 July 2025
Last year, for the very first time, Mónica Martínez López decided to run for office.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 July 2025
While pardoned and eligible to run for office again, Sittenfeld states his focus is on protecting future political candidates, not seeking office himself.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
Kenyatta encouraged the audience to run for office, get involved and focus on local elections, where policy decisions often have the most immediate impact.
—Mizani Ball, Essence, 11 July 2025
Last year, for the very first time, Mónica Martínez López decided to run for office.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for run for office
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“Run for office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20for%20office. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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