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contender

[kuhn-ten-der] / kənˈtɛn dər /


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He has completely broken the scale of superstar development, fast-forwarding his team from no-hoper waiting for draft picks into a true championship contender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite the naysayers, Johnson appears excited to be joining a championship contender with the Fever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Itauma has mentioned that an option is seasoned contender Filip Hrgovic, who fights Dave Allen in May.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Swalwell, a leading contender in California's governor race, denies the claims, vowing to defend himself with "facts".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Otherwise, he could have had class; he could have been a contender.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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