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Recent Examples of candidacy
Even before entering the race, Barr has already drawn criticism from rivals and those who oppose his candidacy.
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Vivek Ramaswamy, a former 2024 presidential candidate, announced his candidacy for Ohio governor.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Staley’s candidacy has already generated buzz across the basketball world, with fans and analysts alike lauding the Knicks for considering a coach of her caliber.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Advocates for restoring accountability on university campuses marked a watershed moment in Orlando earlier this month when Florida’s Board of Governors rejected Dr. Santa Ono’s candidacy to lead the University of Florida (UF), the state’s flagship school.
—Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Vivek Ramaswamy, a former 2024 presidential candidate, announced his candidacy for Ohio governor.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Staley’s candidacy has already generated buzz across the basketball world, with fans and analysts alike lauding the Knicks for considering a coach of her caliber.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
Advocates for restoring accountability on university campuses marked a watershed moment in Orlando earlier this month when Florida’s Board of Governors rejected Dr. Santa Ono’s candidacy to lead the University of Florida (UF), the state’s flagship school.
—Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
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Havas sentenced him to 60 days in the Community Reintegration Center, but stayed that sentence and placed him on nine months of probation instead.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Subramanian will decide how long the Bad Boy Records producer serves at his sentencing after reviewing submissions from both sides, a presentence report from the probation department and various other materials.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Their subjects spanning different centuries covered education, civil rights, innovation, health care, military conflicts and STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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These needs arise from our birth, parents, schooling, society, values, beliefs and loved ones since our childhood.—
Sonal Jain,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But traditional schooling doesn’t always fit every families’ lifestyle or values, especially those that feel their child is being forced into a curriculum or school environment that supports or even understands their needs as a student.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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