contender
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They rank candidates in order of preference and a contender needs 50 percent to win.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Another much-touted contender, Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwest England, is unable to stand currently as he is not an MP.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has also been mentioned as a possible contender.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Whichever franchise James opted for immediately turned into a title contender, and eventually became a champion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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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