contender

Example Sentences

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Steve Borthwick's side go into the competition as genuine contenders, arguably for the first time in his reign as England head coach.

From BBC

Quarterback Drake Maye broke out as an MVP contender—and, like Brady, has the team in the Super Bowl in his second season.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now a Briton could become the first overseas coach to win arguably the biggest game in world sport having helped turn Seattle back into title contenders.

From BBC

Other contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, along with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas, who have six each.

From BBC

Winds began to blow putts off the green at the par-three 17th hole and play was halted for the day with six contenders still on the course.

From Barron's