contender
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Healey has been previously talked about as another potential contender, but there has been no suggestion his resignation is linked to the leadership speculation.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Still, it’s hard to say the Kings will be a Cup contender with Laviolette.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
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
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
"He had a fight with a top contender, an Italian kid, and lost. The next day, in the papers, the contender said he won because he sang along with opera."
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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