candidacy

can·di·da·cy | \ ˈkan-də-də-sē

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, ˈka-nə- \

plural candidacies

Definition of candidacy

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web Prioritize content accordingly, and omit details that do not support your candidacy. — Dear Sam | Expert Resume, al, "How to build your brand as an emerging young professional," 9 Oct. 2020 Since Sheridan, 62, announced his candidacy for sheriff in 2019, distancing himself from his former boss has been a frequent campaign theme. — Uriel J. Garcia, The Arizona Republic, "Paul Penzone, Jerry Sheridan to debate in Maricopa County sheriff's race," 9 Oct. 2020 Farmer announced his candidacy in a letter to his colleagues. — Vivian Jones, Washington Examiner, "Farmer to challenge Lamberth for Tennessee House majority leader role," 6 Oct. 2020 Those conversations have made my candidacy very rewarding on a personal level, and incredibly valuable in terms of really knowing what’s in the hearts and minds of the people. — Anchorage Daily News, "Candidate Q&A: Alaska House District 28 — James Kaufman," 3 Oct. 2020 Florida’s 38-24 win over South Carolina, surely strengthening his candidacy. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Florida tight end Kyle Pitts deserves some Heisman hype," 3 Oct. 2020 Meijer announced his candidacy before Amash decided to leave Congress. — Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, "More than a name: Peter Meijer faces Hillary Scholten in competitive west Michigan race," 2 Oct. 2020 Late last year, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and City Attorney Dennis Herrera refused to endorse his candidacy for Los Angeles District Attorney. — Bradford Betz, Fox News, "Los Angeles County DA candidate’s past job as top cop saw crime surge," 2 Oct. 2020 Yet the freakish year of 2020 gave him the chance to outsource his candidacy to the weird cycle of events that drove down Trump’s polls. — Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, "The Strangest Campaign in History?," 29 Sep. 2020

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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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candidacy

noun

English Language Learners Definition of candidacy

: the position of a person who is trying to be elected : the state of being a candidate

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candidacy

can·di·da·cy | \ ˈkan-də-də-sē

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plural candidacies

Kids Definition of candidacy

: the position of a person who is trying to be elected : the state of being a candidate He announced his candidacy for governor.

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