contender
Example Sentences
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At the moment, it looks highly likely both Russell and Antonelli will be title contenders this season.
From BBC
The sport is now deep into its next generation of champions and Woods hovers over all of it, both as an idol to today’s contenders and a heavyweight force behind the game.
The jump from contender to world-title level can be huge and Itauma is eager to find someone to bridge that gap, rather than jump right into a bout with a champion.
From BBC
He is now a serious contender for the squad, especially with fitness doubts continuing to surround John Stones.
From BBC
Australia’s Macquarie Asset Management has emerged as the lead contender to acquire Axiata Group’s majority stake in one of the world’s biggest telecommunications tower firms.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
