candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-də-də-sē 
ˈka-nə-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
he is expected to announce his candidacy
Examples of candidacy in a Sentence
He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
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But then Venezuela’s opposition groups united behind him and began to push his candidacy as their best hope to unseat Maduro.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
His doubling down comes as other Republicans who once rejected Trump's candidacy, including Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, have reversed course and endorsed the former president.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
His doubling down comes as other Republicans who once rejected Trump's candidacy, including Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, have reversed course and endorsed the former president.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-dəd-ə-sē
ˈkan-əd-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
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