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Meanwhile: OpenAI released its latest contender in the AI-assistant race with Dots, always-on agents that will work in the background to complete tasks on users’ behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Sparks hoped she could oversee a rebuild around a young core led by Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson while making one of the league’s flagship franchises a contender again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

He’s emerged as a breakout star communicator and has been floated as a 2028 presidential contender.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Benn entered as the WBC's number-one contender but the manner of the defeat will inevitably strengthen the argument that he was not ready for a world-title shot.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

You have to start by wanting to be a contender.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

Other possible contenders include the Cammell Laird shipyard in Merseyside, now owned by Balaena, and Babcock which has facilities at Rosyth.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

There was no shortage of heavy-hitting contenders: Tour de France runner-up Remco Evenepoel; Evenepoel’s fellow Belgian Wout van Aert; occasional Pogacar nemesis Mathieu van der Poel; French prodigy Paul Seixas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“In my view, those are the two leading contenders to get to commercial advantage first,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady