contender
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The most popular contender is Andy Burnham, a longtime party figure who’s currently mayor of Manchester.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It’s sad and stony-hearted that the Lakers should unload LeBron James, recoup resources, unload his albatross-like salary, and build a championship contender bolstered by Luka Doncic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
They rank candidates in order of preference and a contender needs 50 percent to win.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Burnham has the support of many Labour MPs but any leadership contender must be a member of Parliament, so he would need time for another MP to trigger a by-election for him to stand.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Otherwise, he could have had class; he could have been a contender.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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