contender
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Meanwhile, another potential leadership contender, former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told a conference of the Communication Workers Union that "we as a party have to do better than this".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Rayner, seen as a potential contender to replace Sir Keir, called on him to "meet the moment" with bolder action to make people feel better off.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
There is a lot of pressure on the Fever to get it together as a true contender.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Dubbed the Fifth Avenue of the West and the Champs-Élysées of the Pacific, Wilshire has long been identified as L.A.’s most serious contender for heavy rail.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
We needed Monica to hold on to the lead, but we knew it would be hard for her against Gregorio, who was a strong contender.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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