contender

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But the man widely regarded as a leading contender in the 2028 US presidential election will face huge challenges too when talks begin Saturday in Islamabad.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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 42-year-old dark horse contender has recently made more efforts in courting the Latino vote through meme-y internet tactics and has even employed Spanish to create a new nickname for Bass — “Karen Bassura.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Australia’s Macquarie Asset Management has emerged as the lead contender to acquire Axiata Group’s majority stake in one of the world’s biggest telecommunications tower firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Remember what you said that night . . . about being a ... a contender?"

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte