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Term: Incumbents

Description:

Incumbents refers to the individuals or organizations currently holding a specific position, role, or office. In the context of politics, it commonly refers to the current officeholders seeking reelection.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Political Context:

In the political context, incumbents are the current officeholders running for reelection. They have the advantage of already holding the position and are seeking to continue in their roles.

Example Sentence: The incumbents for the upcoming election have already started campaigning.

Noun - General Context:

Outside of politics, incumbents can refer to individuals or organizations currently holding a specific position or role.

Example Sentence: The local university is known for nurturing the talent of its incumbents.

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