contender

In the old days, James joining a new club meant that that team immediately became a contender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

In remixing one of cinema’s most revered classics with singular comedic flair, Wain has made a contender for his best film that succeeds by tributing his own loony industry.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

The word-of-mouth buzz around the series, which premiered in April, intensified each week leading up to its finale last month and prompted chatter around its prospects as a major Emmys contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

The National Catholic Review said his "personal biography of bridge-building cultures and continents" could make him "a compelling contender for the church's top job".

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

"Yourself. Anyone can be taught how to fight. A contender, that you have to do yourself."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

As other contenders have had to count every penny this summer, James’s deal means the Sixers can add one of the best players in the world while keeping what they already have.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Goldman looked at companies with a market capitalization above $2 billion and found 36 contenders, the top ten biggest of which are shown below.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Fleetwood has been backed by heads as well as hearts, with veteran Justin Rose and US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai also seen as pre-tournament contenders.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

But now the field is crowded, and the top contenders all fell short in other Maine races this year.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady