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contender

[kuhn-ten-der] / kənˈtɛn dər /


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Still, it’s hard to say the Kings will be a Cup contender with Laviolette.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“The Balusters,” would be a strong awards contender in any season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Yet as more data arrives, Summit’s drug is looking less a Keytruda killer than a contender for a slice of its market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"Yourself. Anyone can be taught how to fight. A contender, that you have to do yourself."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte




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