contenders

Example Sentences

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When she opted not to run, there were still a handful of female contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Two of the main contenders for France's top job are already embracing influencers and social media as part of their strategy.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The dearth of obvious contenders in this section, though, means German second seed Alexander Zverev remains the strong favourite.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It’s considering formal bids from 12 states, some familiar contenders like Iowa and New Hampshire, and others newcomers.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

As we jog across Main Street, I test out question contenders inside my head.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison