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The all-time great has every right to take his time in deciding on what NBA team to join, but if he wants to play for a contender, it’s not Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Still, that was never enough for him to be a true contender at majors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Burnham was plain that he believes the weeks of briefing about who might be a contender to be his chancellor is a symbol of the political culture he hopes to change.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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

"He had a fight with a top contender, an Italian kid, and lost. The next day, in the papers, the contender said he won because he sang along with opera."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

As other contenders have had to count every penny this summer, James’s deal means the Sixers can add one of the best players in the world while keeping what they already have.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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

Defenders may not often come in for the same lavish praise as Golden Boot contenders.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady