contender

Example Sentences

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There’s a lot of separation between that pair and the remaining contenders.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are not contenders to be in the top five," he told Sky Sports.

From BBC

Arsenal have cemented their position while those around them are not showing the consistency and quality of title contenders.

From BBC

Squad depth, power and an exciting backline make his side proper contenders, and home advantage in the knockouts will only further strengthen their case.

From BBC

Choosing Fed governor Christopher Waller, who is one of four contenders for the job and who doesn’t have a close relationship with the president, “would certainly address a lot of the concerns,” said Tillis.

From The Wall Street Journal