candidacies

Definition of candidaciesnext
plural of candidacy

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Noun
  • Some protests involved encampments and building occupations, the latter of which occurred at Columbia’s Hamilton Hall, resulting in several arrests, probations, suspensions, degree revocations, and expulsions.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Those interested can find instructions for submitting a proposal here.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Students who ride the bus will be released directly from the school once the scene is deemed safe, while parents picking up their children are advised to wait for further instructions.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • She and two other plaintiffs have been selected for bellwether trials — essentially test cases for both sides to see how their arguments play out before a jury.
    Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • After coming up short in the trials a half dozen times, Ruohonen, who graduated from Spring Lake Park and lives in Brooklyn Park, has finally broken through.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Candidacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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