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With Sesko still only 23, he will hope he can maintain that form over a whole season under Michael Carrick and be a Golden Boot contender.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

His "spoof" contender was making him "look rather silly", Queen Mary University of London politics professor Stijn van Kessel told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

That means Farage’s main contender is a comedian named Count Binface, as well as some 32 other candidates, including three from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and a man calling himself Joseph 77.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

But Friedman said he’s never orchestrated a trade simply to block a fellow contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

It's somewhat surprising that I'm a serious contender for the title of world heavyweight champion, not because I'm slow or weak but because I'm a relative newcomer to the sport.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Making his first varsity start, Holohan threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Dolphins established themselves as early Open Division contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

But they are the first since the start of the campaign to directly target contenders for the Elysee.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

A record 34 candidates stood in the contest, but Binface and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were the only contenders to secure more than 500 votes.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

That drama led to a congested 10-athlete final - but, despite Briton Jemma Reekie's best efforts, there only ever appeared three contenders for gold.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Both Aly and I were in the same group as the top contenders from Russia, China, and Brazil.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles