contenders

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Ivan Toney has been in prolific form all season for Al-Ahli but playing in the Saudi Pro League means his numbers are difficult to directly compare with the other contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Furthermore, none of the supposed leading contenders comes without baggage.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

So although no one has publicly said they want to take over yet, here are some potential contenders.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Of all the contenders, the one who made the greatest progress toward winning Blanca’s hand was the King of the Pressure Cookers.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende