contender
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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
The National Catholic Review said his "personal biography of bridge-building cultures and continents" could make him "a compelling contender for the church's top job".
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
His team was a top national squad that had won a state title and was a perennial playoff contender.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
It was early - and it sealed Hamilton's fate as a contender at the start of the race.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
We needed Monica to hold on to the lead, but we knew it would be hard for her against Gregorio, who was a strong contender.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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