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Recent Examples of candidacy
As a result, Biden reached out to Hill before announcing his candidacy.
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Paul M. Collins Jr., The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
But the Republican’s candidacy has long been tied to expectations for less regulation on businesses, which can explain in part why stocks rallied following his victory.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
The Cooperstown gallery is filled with figures whose defensive prowess promoted their candidacies — from Ozzie Smith and Luis Aparicio to Bill Mazeroski and Red Schoendienst.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The nominee is unconventional, just like that New York developer who wrote down the escalator in 2015 to announce his candidacy for president.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Paul M. Collins Jr., The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
But the Republican’s candidacy has long been tied to expectations for less regulation on businesses, which can explain in part why stocks rallied following his victory.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
The Cooperstown gallery is filled with figures whose defensive prowess promoted their candidacies — from Ozzie Smith and Luis Aparicio to Bill Mazeroski and Red Schoendienst.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The nominee is unconventional, just like that New York developer who wrote down the escalator in 2015 to announce his candidacy for president.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
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She was sentenced to two months in jail, three years of probation and had to pay a $500 fine, the outlet added.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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In November 2023, Pryer filed a motion to terminate her remaining two years of probation based on a recent court ruling which held that a defendant convicted of a single petty offense may not be sentenced to both imprisonment and probation.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Labor shortages, among other factors, are causing some hiring managers and supervisors to prioritize the weighted value of experience and skills above education.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kim said he’s been mulling legislation that could win bipartisan support and help people come together — perhaps investments in civics education or a national service program as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Resettlement agencies typically help refugees adjust to life in the U.S., assisting with employment, housing, and schooling.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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They were offered no schooling and allowed outside for just an hour a day.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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