presidency

[US]/'prezɪd(ə)nsɪ/
[UK]/'prɛzɪdənsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the position or term of a president

Example Sentences

During his presidency many changes took place.

Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.

he could use the presidency as a bully pulpit to bring out the best in civic life.

As the president of France and former EU presidency, facing such malevolent act conduced by both the Russians and the Americans, I consider this issue  very incomprehensive.

Vice President of the United States (857-8') under James Buchanan. In 8'0 Breckinridge ran as the proslavery candidate for the presidency and was defeated by Abraham Lincoln.

to win the presidency

presidency of the United States

presidency of the company

Real-world Examples

Whoever wins the majority vote wins the presidency.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

A pro-business candidate won the presidency in Argentina.

Source: NPR News December 2015 Collection

No Republican has won the presidency without it.

Source: BBC Listening November 2012 Collection

But a candidate needs 270 to win the presidency.

Source: Battle Collection

This is how John Quincy Adams won the presidency.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica

Santos has staked his presidency on this peace process.

Source: NPR News October 2016 Compilation

South Africa will take over the presidency next year.

Source: CRI Online June 2022 Collection

Well, we have heard talk about establishing a parallel presidency.

Source: Past English Major Level 8 Exam Listening (Specialized)

Indonesia holds the rotating presidency of the G20 this year.

Source: CRI Online June 2022 Collection

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