contention
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Billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmentalist Tom Steyer was in third place with 22.5% — knocking the Democrat out of contention for the November election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Two others are still in contention for the second slot: British-American former TV host Steve Hilton, a Republican, and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, another Democrat.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“He’s the point of contention and conflict, but I always wanted to look after him,” Bower says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Surrounded by a couple of top lieutenants, Kroenke watched in amazement as Bournemouth mathematically eliminated powerhouse Manchester City from contention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
But he went on to say that the defense would deny a number of the state’s assertions, including the contention that Umkhonto we Sizwe was the military wing of the ANC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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