contender
Example Sentences
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Deep in the Portuguese lower leagues a future Ballon d'Or contender was emerging at the turn of the century.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
But there is a third contender who consistently registers double digits in 2028 polling, with numbers quite close to the top two.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
As the owner keeps quiet and fans chant “Sell the Team,” Boston’s struggling contender sacks its manager and five coaches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“Fuze” was one of my favorite treats at last fall’s Toronto International Film Festival, although unlike many of the other films it premiered alongside, it has no pretensions of being an awards contender.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
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