contender

Example Sentences

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But with an overstuffed field of nine major Democratic contenders — San José Mayor Matt Mahan was said to have entered the contest too late for consideration — the vote proved to be a mere formality.

From Los Angeles Times

South Africa are being billed as strong contenders to meet India in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8.

From Barron's

Pilot Brad Hall had showcased why the British team are medal contenders in Cortina with a brilliant first run of 54.39 seconds, which left them in third place.

From BBC

Her fellow sixth-season contender, Danielle Evans, declines production’s offer to pay for a procedure to close a gap in her front teeth.

From Salon

Nonetheless, extensive capital controls in China and the country’s high household savings rate make it hard for the yuan to become a reserve currency contender unless Beijing undertakes extensive structural reforms.

From Barron's