presidency

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The presidency is a skin suit that barely conceals this ambition.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

South Korea’s constitution stipulates the presidency is a one-term job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The first round of voting on April 12 featured a record 35 candidates vying for the presidency, with Fujimori ultimately gaining 17.1 percent of the vote, while runner-up Pedro Sanchez captured 12 percent.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Ron Klain, who was Biden’s chief of staff during the first two years of his presidency, doesn’t believe so.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

He regarded this as a slight, that I was in effect demoting him, and he refused, choosing instead to run for the presidency himself.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela