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place candidates vs placing candidate

Both of these are correct, but are used in different contexts. 'Place candidates' is used when referring to the action of assigning candidates to a particular position or role. On the other hand, 'placing candidate' is used when describing the act of putting a single candidate in a specific location or situation.
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place candidates

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of assigning candidates to a particular position or role.

This phrase is used when talking about the process of selecting and assigning candidates to specific positions, roles, or opportunities.

Examples:

  • We need to place candidates in key leadership positions.
  • The committee will place candidates in the appropriate job roles.

Alternatives:

  • select candidates
  • assign candidates
  • appoint candidates
  • recruit candidates
  • hire candidates

placing candidate

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing the act of putting a single candidate in a specific location or situation.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of physically or metaphorically putting a single candidate in a particular place or situation.

Examples:

  • Placing the candidate in a high-pressure environment will test their abilities.
  • The process of placing a candidate in the right role is crucial for their success.
  • Unusually for a vote in the European Parliament, MEPs take part by marking their preferred candidate on a paper ballot and placing it in a ballot box.
  • In my view, the accession candidates also need to continue their efforts, and I would like to thank the Commission for placing such emphasis on implementation through appropriate administrative and judicial structures.

Alternatives:

  • putting candidate
  • positioning candidate
  • assigning candidate
  • appointing candidate
  • recruiting candidate

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