contender
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There might be renewed discussions between Keppel and StarHub, with the latter widely viewed as the other main contender for M1.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Vang is in a tie for second place with a Republican contender as remaining votes are counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Yet as more data arrives, Summit’s drug is looking less a Keytruda killer than a contender for a slice of its market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
If there were an innumeracy-of-the- year award, this statement would be a strong contender for it.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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