contenders

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Contenders are almost lined up for the 79th Tony Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Contenders for the role include former U.K. finance chief George Osborne and Kevin Sneader, a onetime McKinsey managing partner who now works at Goldman Sachs, some of the people familiar with the search said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Contenders for the Sports Personality of the Year and Team of the Year awards will be announced in December.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Contenders will have one minute for each answer, 30 seconds for each follow-up and 45 seconds for a closing statement.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2023

They in their war-weeds seem very worthy Contenders with earls; the chief is renowned Who these war-heroes hither has led.”

From Anglo-Saxon Literature by Earle, John