contender
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Meanwhile: OpenAI released its latest contender in the AI-assistant race with Dots, always-on agents that will work in the background to complete tasks on users’ behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Sparks hoped she could oversee a rebuild around a young core led by Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson while making one of the league’s flagship franchises a contender again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
He’s emerged as a breakout star communicator and has been floated as a 2028 presidential contender.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
A contender to lead the UN called Wednesday for artificial intelligence to be regulated like nuclear weapons, warning that a Third World War would be fought with the emerging technology.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
"If ... if I had wanted to, would I have . . . you know, been a contender?"
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
It’s no coincidence that the Chiefs, whose 10-year playoff streak ended last season, are off to a 3-0 start and looking like contenders to win the fourth Super Bowl of the Patrick Mahomes era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“In my view, those are the two leading contenders to get to commercial advantage first,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Among them are potentially some contenders for the 2032 Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Here is a look at the injury status and hopeful returns of impact players on playoff qualifiers and contenders:
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Fischer would now play games against each of the three contenders: two Soviets—Mark Taimanov and Tigran Petrosian—and the Dane Bent Larsen.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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