contender
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But there is a third contender who consistently registers double digits in 2028 polling, with numbers quite close to the top two.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The Dodgers talk up Shohei Ohtani as a Cy Young award contender, and Ohtani has given up one run all season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
It is understood Dyche would have been a serious contender to replace Glasner had the Austrian been dismissed earlier this year.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Discovery will transform two “subscale” media businesses into one major contender.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 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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