contender
Example Sentences
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One thing, however, can no longer be denied - Aston Villa must now be taken seriously as Premier League title contenders.
From BBC
Perhaps a quality contender will surface in the coming year.
Morgan Rogers is on fire, and I think you have to respect them as title contenders.
From BBC
Oftentimes, teams don’t regret a single cent of it—it’s helped the Buffalo Bills build a contender around Josh Allen, even while paying him $55 million a year.
Another Spaniard who City bosses will be familiar with, Arteta has transformed the Gunners into title contenders by finishing second in each of the past three seasons.
From BBC
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