contenders
Example Sentences
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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
An opening round of 67 was followed by a second-round 69 on Friday to lift him right into the thick of the contenders.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
But now the field is crowded, and the top contenders all fell short in other Maine races this year.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
All tournament, Spain has flown under the radar compared to the other contenders, and it’s understandable why.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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
