contenders

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Here are the leading contenders for full-time roles based on interviews with several sources at CBS News who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Among our top contenders, NordVPN stands out as the best overall VPN for U.S. users.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

She owns property in various US states and has sung about London, New York City and Nashville, throwing those cities in as contenders.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The contenders for best play are a distinctive and distinguished group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

As we jog across Main Street, I test out question contenders inside my head.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison