contender

Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Howe is an obvious contender for the Manchester United job, just as he would be if the England head coach's position became available.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 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

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

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

The road game in San Antonio figures to be a marquee showdown between Western Conference title contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Having joined last year to help the club avoid relegation, the Welshman has overseen an impressive start to the current National League campaign, with Altrincham looking like play-off contenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

It removes a significant roadblock in the AFC and opens a path for surprise contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

While the top two contenders hail from the same movie, a separate oddity might open the door for another supporting actress to earn two nods in the category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown