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candidacy

[kan-di-duh-see] / ˈkæn dɪ də si /


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Finance ministers from the 20 countries sharing the single currency had until Friday to submit their candidacies for the job.

From Barron's

Despite that Sacramento know-how and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

From Los Angeles Times

In October, he formally announced his candidacy for next year’s elections.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two New Jersey teachers are suing over the use of their money to prop up Mr. Spiller’s candidacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Presidential opposition researchers will eventually conduct exhaustive scrutiny of Newsom’s record as San Francisco mayor and California governor, potentially uncovering vulnerabilities that undermine his candidacy as the campaign intensifies.

From Los Angeles Times