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contender

[kuhn-ten-der] / kənˈtɛn dər /


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Carrick was placed in interim charge of the club in January and is a leading contender to take the job on a full-time basis this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He has completely broken the scale of superstar development, fast-forwarding his team from no-hoper waiting for draft picks into a true championship contender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The automaker is expected to be a leading contender to build a larger infantry squad vehicle for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite the naysayers, Johnson appears excited to be joining a championship contender with the Fever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Remember what you said that night . . . about being a ... a contender?"

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte




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