contender
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The next likely contender for the award is “The Lost Boys,” a spectacle-heavy, bloated stage version of the B-movie from the 1980s about young vampires marauding in a California beach town.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The club hope to have a successor in place as soon as possible, with departing Bournemouth manager Iraola the leading contender.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
From a reality TV antagonist to a contender in the L.A. mayoral race, Spencer Pratt has jolted local politics, turning personal tragedy in the Palisades fire into a 2026 election campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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
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