- plural of contender.
contenders
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To be contenders again, they need more than just talent.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Some contenders for CEO jobs have been asked to answer obscure questions on psychological tests, such as: “I enjoy staring at rivers for long periods of time,” executives say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It didn’t hurt that by acquiring him they prevented other postseason contenders, including the Milwaukee Brewers, from landing the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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