candidacy

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Some in Los Angeles viewed his candidacy as a joke, but he chipped away at Bass’s lead in most polls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In May 2026, she announced her candidacy for senator - her first foray into politics.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The Nutrients study, conducted during the PhD candidacy of Tiago Bertola Lobato, was part of a broader FAPESP-supported project exploring how insulin resistance develops in non-obese animals.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“Effective immediately, your candidacy for the Sons of the Six has ended. You are dismissed.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray