"Possible candidacy" refers to the potential or likelihood of someone running for a position or office. It suggests that the individual is considering or being considered as a candidate for a specific role, but it does not confirm their official nomination or participation in the election.
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«possible»
«candidacy»
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Sentences with «possible candidacy»
- Environmentalists fret about an M.I.T. professor's possible candidacy for energy secretary, citing his ties to the natural gas industry and a study he authored suggesting that fracking risks are manageable. (green.blogs.nytimes.com)
- He said he has spoken to Cusick and former Congressman Michael McMahon about possible candidacies. (silive.com)
- While Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn and former Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko have both been mentioned as possible candidates — and Newsday reported both met with Democrats in Washington to explore possible candidacies — Hahn told CQ Roll Call she will not get into the race, and two sources said they don't expect Lesko to declare. (rollcall.com)
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