contender

Example Sentences

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He is now a serious contender for the squad, especially with fitness doubts continuing to surround John Stones.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

"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

The figure shows that Tesla remains a key contender for European drivers in need of electric vehicles despite a monthslong slump in sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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