contenders

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Is the low number of contenders indicative of a down year for comedy, or the dominance of those eight?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Gilts were under additional pressure as potential contenders emerged to challenge the position of U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

For the sixth and final time before votes are counted, the leading contenders for California governor gathered Thursday night for a televised debate, this one a 90-minute session in San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Carrick oversaw victories over title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal as he won each of his first four matches in charge in a superb start to his role as caretaker.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Fischer would now play games against each of the three contenders: two Soviets—Mark Taimanov and Tigran Petrosian—and the Dane Bent Larsen.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady