candidacy

Example Sentences

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But from the moment in April 2015 that Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president, they were off and running again.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

She announced her candidacy in November 2025, but Mr. Trump said only that he liked both Ms. Stefanik and her GOP opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Its candidate has also been disqualified from the presidential race on the grounds that he did not have enough sponsors to back his candidacy.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

No one needed his blessing to enter the race, or his backing to sustain their candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Effective immediately, your candidacy for the Sons of the Six has ended.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray