contenders

Example Sentences

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Kane is at the forefront of contenders for the coveted Ballon d'Or awarded to Europe's player of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The contenders for best play are a distinctive and distinguished group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Those companies seem like good contenders to successfully navigate the current backdrop, and yet all four stocks declined after reporting earnings—and are trading lower than they were before their results.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The Rams are doing everything they can to be perennial Super Bowl title contenders, but will they ever get closer to the Dodgers and Lakers in popularity?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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