contender
Example Sentences
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His team was a top national squad that had won a state title and was a perennial playoff contender.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
The undefeated German is widely viewed as the most deserving contender yet to receive his opportunity.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Disney’s Dana Walden was a serious contender to replace Bob Iger before Josh D’Amaro won the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Burnham is the only candidate so far to have emerged as a contender for the Labour leadership.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
I think the first possibility is most likely, and four is a strong contender, too, because Megan is an independent, wilful woman, I’m sure of it.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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