contender

Example Sentences

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Quarterback Drake Maye broke out as an MVP contender—and, like Brady, has the team in the Super Bowl in his second season.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now a Briton could become the first overseas coach to win arguably the biggest game in world sport having helped turn Seattle back into title contenders.

From BBC

Other contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, along with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas, who have six each.

From BBC

Winds began to blow putts off the green at the par-three 17th hole and play was halted for the day with six contenders still on the course.

From Barron's

So unlike other teams that sometimes require total overhauls when they change hands, the Seahawks could be sold as immediate contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal