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contender

noun as in competitor

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How open he is to that could determine if they are just a playoff team or a legitimate contender.

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The Rams are proving to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders, finding ways to win even when star quarterback Matthew Stafford doesn’t have the greatest day.

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Perhaps one contender is what Jesus told the good thief on the cross: “Today you will be with me in paradise.”

The relaxed nature of the show gives honorees room to roam with their speeches and also offers current Oscar contenders a chance to schmooze with voters.

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Two of the leading contenders to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took aim at the Fed, sharpening their criticism as the White House prepares for a decision on the central bank’s leadership.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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