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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In the runoff, however, she was defeated by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who benefited from a broad coalition of voters opposed to her candidacy.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Whether or not Pratt wins, the grievance politics and spectacle style of his candidacy is likely to define the remainder of the race.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
This week, two independent expenditure committees are being formed to back Becerra’s candidacy, including one associated with Newsom’s longtime political advisors, who declined to comment about the matter.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Garcia had initially considered running for Hialeah mayor before withdrawing his candidacy and later endorsing García-Roves.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Whether or not Pratt wins, the grievance politics and spectacle style of his candidacy is likely to define the remainder of the race.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
This week, two independent expenditure committees are being formed to back Becerra’s candidacy, including one associated with Newsom’s longtime political advisors, who declined to comment about the matter.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Garcia had initially considered running for Hialeah mayor before withdrawing his candidacy and later endorsing García-Roves.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for candidacy
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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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