contender
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The centrist camp's main contender so far seems to be former premier Edouard Philippe, the leader of the Horizons party who was re-elected as mayor of the northern port city of Le Havre last month.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
As the owner keeps quiet and fans chant “Sell the Team,” Boston’s struggling contender sacks its manager and five coaches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Discovery will transform two “subscale” media businesses into one major contender.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
It is understood Dyche would have been a serious contender to replace Glasner had the Austrian been dismissed earlier this year.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“Here’s the referee. He’s counting. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven ... Is the contender trying to get up again?”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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