contender

Example Sentences

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"There's no real contender, no crown prince within the party, so the current situation will increase internal power struggles," suggested Christine Cordsen, political analyst at public broadcaster DR.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The figure shows that Tesla remains a key contender for European drivers in need of electric vehicles despite a monthslong slump in sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Rayner, who is regarded by some Labour MPs as a potential leadership contender, was speaking at a reception for the Mainstream group - a centre-left organisation associated with Labour.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Another contender, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, overlaps with Villaraigosa when it comes to biographical details: Both are from the L.A. area, Latino and relatively close in age.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

"If ... if I had wanted to, would I have . . . you know, been a contender?"

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte