contenders

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The executive was promoted last week to co-president, marking him as one of two top contenders to succeed Dimon when he retires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Currently ranked 10th in the world, Germany are not widely seen as genuine contenders to win the trophy, even if coach Julian Nagelsmann insists that has to be their aim.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Until Russell's unexpected improvement, the crash had seemed to secure a front row for Ferrari, who had not looked like pole contenders until the end of qualifying.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Dimon’s longer-than-expected tenure has drawn out the succession race, with several potential contenders fading away over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The two biggest were poster-sized campaign portraits of the presidential contenders in this fall’s election, Judge Alton B. Parker and President Theodore Roosevelt, framed.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck