contender
Example Sentences
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The television contenders included past nominees such as “Andor,” “Severance” and “The White Lotus” on the drama side, as well as comedies “Abbott Elementary” and “Hacks.”
From Los Angeles Times
Mark Billings, 38, from the FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh, appeared as one of the contenders on Saturday, taking on the might of the lycra-clad muscle men and women.
From BBC
Although the major contenders are likely to overlap with the Oscars, there will be much more British representation at the Baftas.
From BBC
Warsh is still a serious contender, but has argued for internal changes to the Fed that have raised concerns among some current and former officials.
From Barron's
It looks like a pair of not-long-ago contenders, returned to championship form.
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