contenders

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But there’s plenty of room to grow — for any candidate: Both polls found a large share of Latino voters were undecided, giving the contenders an opening to win them over in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Film critic Amy Nicholson and film editor Joshua Rothkopf discuss the festival’s muted American presence, the likeliest awards contenders and more in their Cannes preview.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Ivan Toney has been in prolific form all season for Al-Ahli but playing in the Saudi Pro League means his numbers are difficult to directly compare with the other contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Furthermore, none of the supposed leading contenders comes without baggage.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady