contenders

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Gilts were under additional pressure as potential contenders emerged to challenge the position of U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Film critic Amy Nicholson and film editor Joshua Rothkopf discuss the festival’s muted American presence, the likeliest awards contenders and more in their Cannes preview.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But with both title contenders winning, it will now come down to the final match of the season between Celtic and Hearts in Glasgow on Saturday.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Of all the contenders, the one who made the greatest progress toward winning Blanca’s hand was the King of the Pressure Cookers.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende