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In remixing one of cinema’s most revered classics with singular comedic flair, Wain has made a contender for his best film that succeeds by tributing his own loony industry.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, another story says the sole contender for the Labour leadership Andy Burnham will set out his plans to "target energy bills, bus fares and student loans within days of entering No 10".

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

A lively march to the World Cup’s round of 16 reaches a familiar end versus an extra-motivated contender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

The word-of-mouth buzz around the series, which premiered in April, intensified each week leading up to its finale last month and prompted chatter around its prospects as a major Emmys contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

"I've never been a contender in these Games anyway."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

All tournament, Spain has flown under the radar compared to the other contenders, and it’s understandable why.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Would-be candidates themselves and activist organizations are able to put forward potential contenders for nomination outside of that traditional system where you work your way up through legislative office.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

Visitors offered name suggestions for Odorysseus on the Huntington’s Instagram page, where contenders included Stinkerbell, Gagatha and Count Flatula, among others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

“Other strong cross-phase contenders include Canada, France, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland and the U.K.,” the B. of A. economists said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

But when British newspaper The Daily Mail offered what in today’s money would be a $500,000 prize for the first person or persons to fly nonstop across the Atlantic, several contenders took the bait.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler