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Recent Examples of candidacy
Sanford filed paperwork on Monday, the state’s deadline for candidacy.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
Though Mazzulla didn’t want to discuss his candidacy, he is considered one of the contenders for Coach of the Year after guiding the Celtics to their fifth straight 50-win season despite an offseason overhaul and Jayson Tatum missing most of the season.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Salefski said during her testimony that Rita’s daughter is one of her best friends, and Rita was supporting her candidacy.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Engen announced his candidacy for auditor in October 2025.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
Though Mazzulla didn’t want to discuss his candidacy, he is considered one of the contenders for Coach of the Year after guiding the Celtics to their fifth straight 50-win season despite an offseason overhaul and Jayson Tatum missing most of the season.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Salefski said during her testimony that Rita’s daughter is one of her best friends, and Rita was supporting her candidacy.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Engen announced his candidacy for auditor in October 2025.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
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In the Tarrant County felony case, Lofton was sentenced to five years of probation with deferred adjudication as part of a plea agreement, and he was ordered to wear an ankle monitor.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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He was sentenced to two years of felony probation for having a pistol equipped with an auto sear switch, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The latest reform also failed to address the lack of education and support for employers navigating the state’s more than 1,100-page labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More than 135,000 people are sheltering in over 660 collective sites, while essential services—water, sanitation, and schooling—are being severely disrupted.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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But this mayor has made clear his intention to ensure both genuine community involvement in schooling and accountability in outcomes.—
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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