contender
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At the time of the meeting in summer 2022, China-sceptic Tugendhat was seen as a possible contender to succeed Boris Johnson, or become UK foreign secretary.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
No one wants to say goodbye to Chargers mainstay Khalil Mack that way, but the veteran defender should be worth a pretty pick to a contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
You have to start by wanting to be a contender.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
The road game in San Antonio figures to be a marquee showdown between Western Conference title contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
Separate panels of football experts will provide the shortlist of contenders for Men's Footballer of the Year and Women's Footballer of the Year.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Rodrigo's track arrives in the same week as several other major contenders for this year's Christmas number one.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
It removes a significant roadblock in the AFC and opens a path for surprise contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 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
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