contenders
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Of the 10 contenders, four are considered to have a real shot at the nomination.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
A candidate needs more than 50 percent of valid votes to win outright; otherwise, the top contenders face a run-off.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The reserve for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever comes off the bench for the latter-day contenders, spelling for star Caitlin Clark and averaging a respectable eight points per game.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
The leading contenders for AI supremacy have moved beyond high-school math.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
