contender
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Turning Villa Park into a fortress, they established themselves as a top‑four contender during 2023-24 while also reaching the semi-finals of the Conference League, where they were beaten 6-2 on aggregate by Olympiakos.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Despite the naysayers, Johnson appears excited to be joining a championship contender with the Fever.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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
He was picked out by some observers as a potential contender for the title after finishing fourth at the recent Players Championship.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 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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