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But, in reality, given she has moved to the road since winning gold in Birmingham, McColgan was unlikely to be a medal contender anyway at Scotstoun.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

GM’s defense subsidiary is a leading contender to build a large infantry squad vehicle for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

In remixing one of cinema’s most revered classics with singular comedic flair, Wain has made a contender for his best film that succeeds by tributing his own loony industry.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

The word-of-mouth buzz around the series, which premiered in April, intensified each week leading up to its finale last month and prompted chatter around its prospects as a major Emmys contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

And our three girls romped and played with the heavyweight contender.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

For perennial postseason contenders, a splashy offseason ideally sets up a low-key trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Prohibitive roster-management penalties have also caused contenders to strip their clubs for parts this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Goldman looked at companies with a market capitalization above $2 billion and found 36 contenders, the top ten biggest of which are shown below.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

To have a squad containing not one but two Golden Boot contenders is no mean feat in a World Cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving with their shortlisted contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Halloween.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling