contender

Example Sentences

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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

At age 12, the horse was the oldest contender in the Gold Cup race.

From BBC

For the first time in her career, Scheel spent nearly three months on the press circuit after “A House of Dynamite” emerged as an awards contender.

From The Wall Street Journal