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Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

That Eddie Howe is a contender for a job that remains one of the most high-profile in world football isn't hard to fathom.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

The Brewers had already shown that they could build a sustainable contender even with their limited resources.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

He’d set his sights on trying out for the Cleveland Browns—not as a player, but rather as a contender for the role of a wide-eyed, gape-mouthed faux animal named Chomps.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The road game in San Antonio figures to be a marquee showdown between Western Conference title contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Separate panels of football experts will provide the shortlist of contenders for Men's Footballer of the Year and Women's Footballer of the Year.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Bookmakers and viewers have pointed to regular co-presenters like Frances Tophill and Adam Frost as top contenders, though Tophill has played down expectations of stepping directly into his shoes.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

But when British newspaper The Daily Mail offered what in today’s money would be a $500,000 prize for the first person or persons to fly nonstop across the Atlantic, several contenders took the bait.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler