contenders

Example Sentences

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Along with Brazil, Argentina, England and Portugal, they are the main contenders.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Across the state, there were other races with upstart contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He has narrowed the field to 10 contenders, but said it isn’t clear that the right caretaker has appeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Kane is at the forefront of contenders for the coveted Ballon d'Or awarded to Europe's player of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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