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Recent Examples of candidacy
In the race for governor, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, whose candidacy thwarted prospective primary challengers, will go up against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears — the only Republican who qualified for the ballot.
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CBS News, 17 June 2025
Uribe, a right-wing critic of Petro and a senator since 2022, announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election in October.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 8 June 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has not even announced her candidacy to become California‘s next governor, but her possible campaign has already hit snags.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
Last week, state Senator Cindy Holscher became the first Democrat to declare candidacy to replace Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D), and at least two women—former state Representative Charlotte O’Hara and Stacy Rogers—are running for the Republican nomination.
—Kelly Dittmar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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CBS News, 17 June 2025
Uribe, a right-wing critic of Petro and a senator since 2022, announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election in October.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 8 June 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has not even announced her candidacy to become California‘s next governor, but her possible campaign has already hit snags.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
Last week, state Senator Cindy Holscher became the first Democrat to declare candidacy to replace Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D), and at least two women—former state Representative Charlotte O’Hara and Stacy Rogers—are running for the Republican nomination.
—Kelly Dittmar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
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In June 2022, Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months probation, while Julie received seven years in prison and 16 months probation.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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And among those who are charged with a drug offense, a greater share of those people are being sentenced to probation, according to the researchers.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Due to the poor quality of public education, thousands of private schools have sprung up.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Experts have pointed to a range of factors behind the demographic decline, from gender discrimination in the workplace to the high cost of education.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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South Africa could not endure the isolation or the costs of apartheid, which required separate and segregated housing, schooling, health care, and infrastructure for three different races.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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These laws cover how low long kids can work as well as schooling requirements, permits and financial protections.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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