contenders
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On the question of new contenders joining the race, Waltz said "countries, if they want to to put more candidates in, that's certainly within their sovereign rights."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
It didn’t hurt that by acquiring him they prevented other postseason contenders, including the Milwaukee Brewers, from landing the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
We’ll see if that puts it into the cultural conversation in a way that has eluded other Netflix contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
While major-league offenses covet power, their bunt-heavy approach has made them serious championship contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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