entrant

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett—the smash-mouth, headline-grabbing late entrant to the primary—isn’t running away with the race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The BBC has not yet announced the name of the UK's entrant for this year.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Susquehanna, founded by Jeff Yass, was an early entrant into prediction markets and is a part owner of Kalshi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

CACI’s investment in Merlin, its newest entrant in counter-unmanned aircraft systems, or counter-UAS, is likely to benefit from new Department of Homeland Security requirements.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

All fish must be caught on hook and line; one rod per entrant, which must be affixed to the pier or held by the entrant at all times.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn