contenders

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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

Aircraft offered by BAE Systems, Leonardo and several other companies are also considered to be contenders to replace the Hawk but no decisions have been made.

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

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