contenders

Example Sentences

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For the sixth and final time before votes are counted, the leading contenders for California governor gathered Thursday night for a televised debate, this one a 90-minute session in San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But with both title contenders winning, it will now come down to the final match of the season between Celtic and Hearts in Glasgow on Saturday.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

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

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The 41-year-old has turned each of his teams into contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving with their shortlisted contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Halloween.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling