contender
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Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
The Brewers had already shown that they could build a sustainable contender even with their limited resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Georgia, a perennial top-10 program and national championship contender, typically recruits passers of Matthew Stafford-level pedigree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Senator Dan Sullivan, right, is in a tight race with Democratic contender Mary Peltola.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
And our three girls romped and played with the heavyweight contender.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
The potential Super Bowl contenders are starting to emerge in the NFL with the regular season having reached its halfway point this weekend.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
And Barrera acknowledged that CTA independent spending in the primary had pushed him to the front of a crowded field of competitive Democratic contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are emerging as early contenders to become the next Manchester United head coach if Michael Carrick loses his job.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
And the varsity girls are contenders almost every year.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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