contenders

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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

Film critic Amy Nicholson and film editor Joshua Rothkopf discuss the festival’s muted American presence, the likeliest awards contenders and more in their Cannes preview.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

He came fourth out of the five contenders, losing to Ed Miliband, but spent the next five years building up his appeal with the party's grassroots.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

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

From Salon • May 12, 2026

They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown