contender
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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
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
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
I think the first possibility is most likely, and four is a strong contender, too, because Megan is an independent, wilful woman, I’m sure of it.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
And he believes Hearts are "absolutely title contenders" this term under new head coach Wouter Vrancken.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Buzzmeter panel tracks the top contenders across major categories for both the Oscars and the Emmys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
To be contenders again, they need more than just talent.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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