contender
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Elsewhere, the second season of Netflix's Beef could be a strong contender in the limited or anthology series category, and win acting prizes for its stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
For some delegates, however, neither leading contender could fully replace Trump.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Cavaliers looking like strong contender for second place in West Valley League.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the right hands, it could’ve become a contender in theaters, especially when theaters are lacking good coming-of-age stories.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
And our three girls romped and played with the heavyweight contender.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Among them are potentially some contenders for the 2032 Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Chabria: This is definitely a wide-open race, with, I suspect, contenders not yet on any lists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
To navigate the crowded field of contenders, focus on what you really need and how much you’re willing to pay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In the past, films that generate big online buzz haven’t always translated to Oscar contenders.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving with their shortlisted contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Halloween.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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