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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Championing sustainable practices in infrastructure, logistics, and operations at the Olympic Games are areas of focus mentioned in her candidacy document.
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Claire Poole, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The deadline for presidential candidacy applications is March 15 at midnight.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson have also announced their candidacies.
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Cuomo’s candidacy is a brazen attempt to erase recent history — one in which he was held accountable for violating those very rights.
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Claire Poole, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The deadline for presidential candidacy applications is March 15 at midnight.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson have also announced their candidacies.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Cuomo’s candidacy is a brazen attempt to erase recent history — one in which he was held accountable for violating those very rights.
—Erica Vladimer, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candidacy
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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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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