contender

Example Sentences

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Just months earlier, he had won a first skeleton World Cup gold and was a genuine medal contender.

From BBC

Two-thirds of those winners were challengers, the analysis shows, and more than half were women, including many first-time contenders.

From Salon

The 35-year-old is a strong contender in the supporting actress category for her performance in One Battle After Another.

From BBC

The Women's Asian Cup kicks off on March 1 with Japan, North Korea and hosts Australia chief among the title contenders.

From Barron's

Tarique Rahman, a leading contender for prime minister, said his BNP party plans to offer incentives to grow labor-intensive sectors such as footwear and pharmaceuticals and expand vocational training in trades like plumbing and carpentry.

From The Wall Street Journal