contenders

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Indeed, one of the possible main contenders for Starmer’s position is Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

No fan base catastrophizes like Boston’s, even if their franchises are habitual contenders and the locals have chronic tendinitis from applauding at a zillion duck boat championship parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

With a narrow slate of contenders, turnout was initially low in the occupied West Bank where 1.5 million people were registered to vote.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Well behind the three top contenders are Miller and community organizer the Rev. Rae Huang.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

As it happened, the death of Alexander unleashed a pack of contenders who spent the next several decades fighting over his legacy.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro