preselections

noun

Definition of preselectionsnext
plural of preselection
as in candidates

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  1. candidates
  2. nominees
  3. appointees
Noun
  • Current candidates include flu, pneumonia, a coronavirus like COVID-19 and measles.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With owner Woody Johnson leading the general manager and coaching hires, the Jets need to find candidates who can help them eliminate the loser gene that wide receiver Garrett Wilson said the team might have during his postgame press conference on Sunday.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Sadly, not enough people have seen the movie to put Murphy among the nominees.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On Monday, Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominees for the 2025 Golden Globes.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nominees
Noun
  • His upcoming administration is set to feature at least 11 key appointees who either hold billionaire status, have spouses in the billionaire club, or are on the cusp of reaching that financial milestone.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The remaining members are existing board appointees who have been re-elected for subsequent terms.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of appointees
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preselects

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