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

He has narrowed the field to 10 contenders, but said it isn’t clear that the right caretaker has appeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Kane is at the forefront of contenders for the coveted Ballon d'Or awarded to Europe's player of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Those companies seem like good contenders to successfully navigate the current backdrop, and yet all four stocks declined after reporting earnings—and are trading lower than they were before their results.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady