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

"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

One contender is still vying to be the next Buffett: Bill Ackman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Now, with a roster quickly overhauled via the transfer portal, Michigan is a strong contender to cut down the nets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The only serious contender for primacy was Benjamin Franklin, but just before his death in 1790, Franklin himself acknowledged Washington’s supremacy.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis