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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

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

He soon ascended from nonfactor to legitimate contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

On the campaign trail, both contenders have been making similar clothing choices, wearing relaxed blazers and cowboy boots.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 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

But when British newspaper The Daily Mail offered what in today’s money would be a $500,000 prize for the first person or persons to fly nonstop across the Atlantic, several contenders took the bait.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler