contender
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Meanwhile: OpenAI released its latest contender in the AI-assistant race with Dots, always-on agents that will work in the background to complete tasks on users’ behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Sparks hoped she could oversee a rebuild around a young core led by Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson while making one of the league’s flagship franchises a contender again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals also look more well rounded this season after winning a 20-6 battle in Houston, thanks to an early touchdown of the season contender catch from Ja'Marr Chase.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He’s emerged as a breakout star communicator and has been floated as a 2028 presidential contender.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
You have to start by wanting to be a contender.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
So he took a back seat at a program that had turned three straight starting quarterbacks into Heisman Trophy contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Ferrari entered this season hoping to be title contenders following the introduction of new chassis and engine rules in F1.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“In my view, those are the two leading contenders to get to commercial advantage first,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 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
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