contender
Example Sentences
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But there is a third contender who consistently registers double digits in 2028 polling, with numbers quite close to the top two.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Edin Terzic - a contender for the Athletic Bilbao vacancy, Alonso and Cesc Fabregas may also emerge as candidates, while the club are mindful of Howe's potential availability this summer.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The Dodgers talk up Shohei Ohtani as a Cy Young award contender, and Ohtani has given up one run all season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Discovery will transform two “subscale” media businesses into one major contender.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
It's somewhat surprising that I'm a serious contender for the title of world heavyweight champion, not because I'm slow or weak but because I'm a relative newcomer to the sport.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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