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candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
彼女は市長選に立候補を表明した。
She announced her candidacy for the mayoral election.
立候補の締め切りは明日だ。
The deadline for candidacy registration is tomorrow.
国際博覧会の開催に３都市が立候補している。
Three cities are bidding to host the International Exposition.