contender
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Waller, who early this year had been considered a top contender to chair the central bank, joins a growing list of Fed officials who have recently ruled out a decrease in interest rates.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Newcomer ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer, is also a likely contender.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Before then, “I don’t think they were viewed as a leading contender, but they have really shot forward,” Fitzsimons continued.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The most popular contender is Andy Burnham, a longtime party figure who’s currently mayor of Manchester.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
I think the first possibility is most likely, and four is a strong contender, too, because Megan is an independent, wilful woman, I’m sure of it.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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