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Recent Examples of candidacy
McNally skipped auditions in 2014 due to physical complications but resumed her candidacy in 2015.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
So far, Hilton’s main competition for Republican support is Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who announced his candidacy in February.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Early polling conducted last month, shortly after Cuomo announced his candidacy in the mayoral race, suggested that Cuomo was performing well against incumbent Adams.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
One thing Trump and Manfred may have discussed is the subject of Pete Rose's Hall of Fame candidacy.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
So far, Hilton’s main competition for Republican support is Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who announced his candidacy in February.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Early polling conducted last month, shortly after Cuomo announced his candidacy in the mayoral race, suggested that Cuomo was performing well against incumbent Adams.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
One thing Trump and Manfred may have discussed is the subject of Pete Rose's Hall of Fame candidacy.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
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After multiple warnings and a court battle, Jones was sentenced to five days in jail plus two years of probation for failing to erect a privacy fence.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to court records, Hernandez was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of probation in July 2019 after being convicted of conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Students could get up to $2,000 for home schooling.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each community documents and pools the funds for the common good (including schooling, social services, and cultural initiatives).—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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