contenders

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Across the state, there were other races with upstart contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Canada, Mexico and the U.K. are prime destinations for Americans looking to move out of the U.S., with Australia and Germany also strong contenders.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

John Tortorella took over a floundering team with eight games left in the season and turned the Golden Knights into title contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown