contender
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The teenager had not competed internationally at senior level until the Olympic qualifiers because of the ban on Russian athletes but is a genuine medal contender having won the qualifying event.
From BBC
Steve Borthwick's side go into the competition as genuine contenders, arguably for the first time in his reign as England head coach.
From BBC
Quarterback Drake Maye broke out as an MVP contender—and, like Brady, has the team in the Super Bowl in his second season.
Now a Briton could become the first overseas coach to win arguably the biggest game in world sport having helped turn Seattle back into title contenders.
From BBC
Other contenders include Lady Gaga, with seven nominations, along with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas, who have six each.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.