contender
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Howe is an obvious contender for the Manchester United job, just as he would be if the England head coach's position became available.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Brewers had already shown that they could build a sustainable contender even with their limited resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
But they have not looked anything like a Super Bowl contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
As they headed into the playoffs, many considered them a serious contender to win it all.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Buzzmeter panel tracks the top contenders across major categories for both the Oscars and the Emmys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Also out of work, interested and high up on the club's list of contenders.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
McDonagh has delivered responsibly budgeted movies that have so far been commercially successful and critically acclaimed awards contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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