contender
Example Sentences
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In April, he seemed like a Cy Young contender with a 5-0 record and five scoreless starts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Haiti's Wilson Isidor produced a goal-of-the-tournament contender against Morocco, too.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
The undefeated German is widely viewed as the most deserving contender yet to receive his opportunity.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Disney’s Dana Walden was a serious contender to replace Bob Iger before Josh D’Amaro won the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
For a second it seems like the crowd's attention has made her uncomfortable and I'm ready to dismiss her as a real contender until I study her again.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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