contenders
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At the end of a topsy-turvy Saturday that saw the Big Ten’s top contenders tumble, Trent Mosley stood just inside USC’s 15-yard line, looking skyward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
In the past, films that generate big online buzz haven’t always translated to Oscar contenders.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
He's signed a new deal and now has no running back competition at Detroit so expect him to see lots of action on a Lions team who are NFC contenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Twilio, Bloom Energy and Cheniere Energy are among the top contenders to join the S&P 500 in the upcoming quarterly rebalancing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
