- plural of contestant.
contestants
Example Sentences
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Myers shared the email on Instagram, which said ITV was unable to pay but the food would be seen by "highly influential" coaches, presenters and contestants.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Ruff recounted the salon owner saying, "Oh my God, did you hear? One of the contestants is from Bethlehem. He's a cop. I was like, 'Oh my God, that's crazy.'"
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
This year the contest went to a spell-off, where the final two contestants spell as many words as they can in 90 seconds.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
The contestants, known as “Islanders,” compete for a $100,000 cash prize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
An analysis of more than 160 episodes reveals that black contestants, in both the early and late rounds of the game, are eliminated at a rate commensurate with their trivia-answering abilities.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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