contenders

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When she opted not to run, there were still a handful of female contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Two of the main contenders for France's top job are already embracing influencers and social media as part of their strategy.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s considering formal bids from 12 states, some familiar contenders like Iowa and New Hampshire, and others newcomers.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The Rays have the best record in MLB and have emerged as legitimate World Series contenders, buoyed by a stellar starting rotation and a tenacious offensive attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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