contender
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But Friedman said he’s never orchestrated a trade simply to block a fellow contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He goes on the floor and pommel on Monday, and is a real medal contender in the later.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
In remixing one of cinema’s most revered classics with singular comedic flair, Wain has made a contender for his best film that succeeds by tributing his own loony industry.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
And Norse soccer god Erling Haaland has transformed Norway into a surprise contender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It's somewhat surprising that I'm a serious contender for the title of world heavyweight champion, not because I'm slow or weak but because I'm a relative newcomer to the sport.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
In other Emmy contenders such as “Hacks,” “Shrinking” and “The Beast in Me,” aging is a process, not a plot device or gag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Prohibitive roster-management penalties have also caused contenders to strip their clubs for parts this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Stoltman will now test his speed, strength and endurance against contenders in the Gladiators arena.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Goldman looked at companies with a market capitalization above $2 billion and found 36 contenders, the top ten biggest of which are shown below.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
And the varsity girls are contenders almost every year.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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