contender

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately for those attempting to civically engage, the current crop of contenders is, shall we say, less than enthralling.

From Los Angeles Times

Had she not crashed in the last World Cup downhill ahead of the Olympics, in Crans Montana at the end of January, Vonn would have been a serious contender for gold in Cortina.

From Barron's

The 41-year-old ski star with a surgically repaired right knee and without a functioning ACL in her left will begin the race as a legitimate contender to win a medal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unless an unexpected candidate decides to take the plunge, and goodness knows what could happen these days, a change at the top doesn't seem likely to be prompted by the wannabe contenders.

From BBC

If the championship was decided on such things, the Scots would be contenders.

From BBC