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Recent Examples of candidacy
Again and again, the fantasies that fueled Trump’s candidacy are colliding with the reality of his presidency, and the result is already dispelling the illusions of many who advocated for him.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, a senior policy adviser to Mayor Justin Bibb, Austin Davis, has formed a campaign committee and is likely to launch his candidacy in Ward 7 in the coming weeks.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Manning’s candidacy for the Pro Hall of Fame has been hotly debated among fans.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Two things worked against his Hall of Fame candidacy, however: Kuechly never won a Super Bowl.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, a senior policy adviser to Mayor Justin Bibb, Austin Davis, has formed a campaign committee and is likely to launch his candidacy in Ward 7 in the coming weeks.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Manning’s candidacy for the Pro Hall of Fame has been hotly debated among fans.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Two things worked against his Hall of Fame candidacy, however: Kuechly never won a Super Bowl.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
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He was sentenced to six months of probation and must pay $1,996.44 in restitution.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Richard Rogers, a 45-year-old man from Billings, Mont., was sentenced to four years of probation for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after growing personal anger over the government not shooting down a Chinese spy balloon that floated over Rogers' hometown.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The current sanctuary law, passed in 2017 in response to the previous Trump administration's policies, is similar to others across the country meant to allow immigrants to access police and health care services, as well as schooling, without fear of being handed over to ICE.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, if a child has a disability, developmental disorder, or other unique needs, parents may face extra costs—especially if their child requires specialized schooling or services, says Rivera.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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