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candidacies

Pronunciation: [ˌkændɪˈdeɪsiz]

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Learn how to use candidacies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “politics”

(noun) candidacies refer to the state of being a candidate, which means someone who is trying to be chosen for a job or a position, especially in elections. It's like when someone wants to be the leader in a game and stands up to say they want to play that role.

Example

Her candidacies for student council helped her gain valuable leadership experience.

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His candidacies were not successful because he didn't have enough support from the voters.

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What makes her candidacies different from other candidates?

Context: “elections”

(noun) candidacies can also refer to specific efforts or campaigns of people who are running for an office. Think of it like a school talent show, where several students choose to perform to see who will be the star.

Example

The various candidacies in the election showed a range of ideas and plans for the future.

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There were too many candidacies this year, which made it confusing for voters to choose.

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How many candidacies were there in the last election?

How to pronounce candidacies

Pronunciation: [ˌkændɪˈdeɪsiz]

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