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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James Barron, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Smith’s candidacy to join just 20 other receivers in the Hall is compelling.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Frank Baylis Former Montreal MP and businessman Frank Baylis is the first to declare his candidacy for Labor Party leadership.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
That hasn’t stopped the drumbeat behind Burrow’s candidacy from building.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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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