contender

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The 29-year-old left-hander was picked out by some observers as a potential contender after finishing fourth at the recent Players Championship and a runners-up spot in Texas last week.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The jump from contender to world-title level can be huge and Itauma is eager to find someone to bridge that gap, rather than jump right into a bout with a champion.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"There's no real contender, no crown prince within the party, so the current situation will increase internal power struggles," suggested Christine Cordsen, political analyst at public broadcaster DR.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Now, with a roster quickly overhauled via the transfer portal, Michigan is a strong contender to cut down the nets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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