contenders
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Separate panels of football experts will provide the shortlist of contenders for Men's Footballer of the Year and Women's Footballer of the Year.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
His availability alerted clubs around Europe, including Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, but Jose Mourinho's Real are considered the clear leading contenders for Gabriel's signature.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
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
As we jog across Main Street, I test out question contenders inside my head.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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