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Howe is an obvious contender for the Manchester United job, just as he would be if the England head coach's position became available.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 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

In the latest informal straw poll held last week to gauge which candidates have a shot of becoming the next UN Secretary General, every contender received an effective veto.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Blake Grupe has kicked for two NFL teams, but never for a legitimate contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

If there were an innumeracy-of-the- year award, this statement would be a strong contender for it.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

“Ink” “As in the best picture category, ‘The Odyssey’ will certainly face off here against several of the strongest top contenders of the year: ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘The Invite.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Also out of work, interested and high up on the club's list of contenders.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

It is one of the first major missteps of Brook's captaincy career and the sort of performance that shows England still have some way to go to be seen as serious World Cup contenders.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The two leading contenders are Netanyahu and Eisenkot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady