contenders

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Early contenders like Aqua Voice and Willow, both Y Combinator-backed companies, have been joined by a growing wave of apps like TalkTastic, Typeless and Superwhisper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Indeed, one of the possible main contenders for Starmer’s position is Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

MPs, councillors and ministers I've talked to are all frustrated by the speculation, with no little irritation towards the wannabe contenders in a leadership race.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Trainer Brad Cox still has two strong contenders in the race, Further Ado and Commandment, who are both 6-1 on the morning line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

As it happened, the death of Alexander unleashed a pack of contenders who spent the next several decades fighting over his legacy.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro