contenders

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He has narrowed the field to 10 contenders, but said it isn’t clear that the right caretaker has appeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Kane is at the forefront of contenders for the coveted Ballon d'Or awarded to Europe's player of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Two of the main contenders for France's top job are already embracing influencers and social media as part of their strategy.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

With strong slates of contenders heading into the 2026 Emmys, that could change for both streamers when the nominations are announced July 8.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The two remaining contenders were Ginger and Michael Froelich's dog, Arnold.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg