contenders

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Unlike the competitive Oscars handed out during the telecast, the honorary prizes are presented at a separate ceremony attended by film industry figures, academy members and awards season contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In California, the state's "jungle primary" system picks the two contenders with the most votes to proceed to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Few Alpharetta lawns sprouted campaign signs during the last election season because the area’s four contenders for the state legislature and a new candidate for Congress were all Republicans and ran unopposed.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times