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He goes on the floor and pommel on Monday, and is a real medal contender in the later.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 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

And Norse soccer god Erling Haaland has transformed Norway into a surprise contender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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

"I've never been a contender in these Games anyway."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

For perennial postseason contenders, a splashy offseason ideally sets up a low-key trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Prohibitive roster-management penalties have also caused contenders to strip their clubs for parts this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 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

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

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

As we jog across Main Street, I test out question contenders inside my head.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison