contender
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Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
Howe is an obvious contender for the Manchester United job, just as he would be if the England head coach's position became available.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Brewers had already shown that they could build a sustainable contender even with their limited resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Georgia, a perennial top-10 program and national championship contender, typically recruits passers of Matthew Stafford-level pedigree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
"Remember what you said that night . . . about being a ... a contender?"
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
His availability alerted clubs around Europe, including Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, but Jose Mourinho's Real are considered the clear leading contenders for Gabriel's signature.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
And Barrera acknowledged that CTA independent spending in the primary had pushed him to the front of a crowded field of competitive Democratic contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
It removes a significant roadblock in the AFC and opens a path for surprise contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Ink” “As in the best picture category, ‘The Odyssey’ will certainly face off here against several of the strongest top contenders of the year: ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘The Invite.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Of all the contenders, the one who made the greatest progress toward winning Blanca’s hand was the King of the Pressure Cookers.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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