contender
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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
Buttigieg, who mounted an unsuccessful presidential bid in 2020 and is widely touted as a 2028 White House contender, wrote in a post on Substack that it was "among the darkest hours of my life".
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Disney’s Dana Walden was a serious contender to replace Bob Iger before Josh D’Amaro won the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The undefeated German is widely viewed as the most deserving contender yet to receive his opportunity.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
As they headed into the playoffs, many considered them a serious contender to win it all.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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