contender

Example Sentences

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Of the leading contenders only he and Justin Thomas had taken on the teasing pin tight to the right edge of the island green 17th.

From BBC

Another contender, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, overlaps with Villaraigosa when it comes to biographical details: Both are from the L.A. area, Latino and relatively close in age.

From Los Angeles Times

He is shooting 55.8% from the field in the last four games, a stretch that included significant wins over playoff contenders in the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Nuggets.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ulster centre was outstanding again, a player overlooked for the longest time and now a prime contender for man of the tournament.

From BBC

Best picture contender Sinners has had a particularly long road to the Academy Awards, having been released in cinemas last April.

From BBC