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His "spoof" contender was making him "look rather silly", Queen Mary University of London politics professor Stijn van Kessel told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

But Lewis-Skelly's talent, ability and history at Arsenal will always have him as a contender for game time, and this season could present him with a clear run at starting for the Gunners in midfield.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The all-time great has every right to take his time in deciding on what NBA team to join, but if he wants to play for a contender, it’s not Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

In the old days, James joining a new club meant that that team immediately became a contender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

It's somewhat surprising that I'm a serious contender for the title of world heavyweight champion, not because I'm slow or weak but because I'm a relative newcomer to the sport.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have warned about the dangers of internal feuds and briefings at their first party hustings in Glasgow.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Of the 10 contenders, four are considered to have a real shot at the nomination.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

A candidate needs more than 50 percent of valid votes to win outright; otherwise, the top contenders face a run-off.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

The reserve for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever comes off the bench for the latter-day contenders, spelling for star Caitlin Clark and averaging a respectable eight points per game.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

As we jog across Main Street, I test out question contenders inside my head.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison