contend for
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Richardson, who had been expected to contend for medals in the individual sprint and keirin, said he would co-operate with a British Cycling investigation into the allegations.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Ownership decisions also can lead to signing or retaining star players as teams hope to contend for championships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The car lacked the pace to contend for points, but Ocon at least extracted more from the difficult weekend than Bearman.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The Braves are off to a good start in 2026 as they lead the National League East with an 18-8 record and are a good bet to contend for the league pennant.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Should he let Boobie play— even if it meant the risk of further injury—because it was the only way he could still contend for a major-college scholarship?
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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