contenders

Example Sentences

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Is the low number of contenders indicative of a down year for comedy, or the dominance of those eight?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Gilts were under additional pressure as potential contenders emerged to challenge the position of U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But there’s plenty of room to grow — for any candidate: Both polls found a large share of Latino voters were undecided, giving the contenders an opening to win them over in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

That could either pave the way for his coronation as the new leader, or fire the starting gun on an election involving Streeting, Rayner and possibly other contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And the varsity girls are contenders almost every year.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen