contender
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Chokshi noted that IonQ is one of a handful of companies meeting the 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity threshold, making it a top contender to achieve quantum advantage.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Polls show García Harfuch as a top contender in Mexico’s 2030 presidential race, though it’s unclear if he would run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
By the time Vachon left after seven seasons, the Kings were a perennial playoff contender.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Itauma has mentioned that an option is seasoned contender Filip Hrgovic, who fights Dave Allen in May.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
I think the first possibility is most likely, and four is a strong contender, too, because Megan is an independent, wilful woman, I’m sure of it.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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