candidacy

Example Sentences

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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

Mr. Scala said the platform gives him a chance to “normalize his candidacy.”

From Washington Times

For now, Mr. DeSantis’s reluctance to declare his candidacy underscores the challenge he will face if he does join the race against a former president who retains the support of his party’s base.

From New York Times