contenders
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Among them are potentially some contenders for the 2032 Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Noah Wyle and Matthew Rhys are both the leading contenders in their respective categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
To navigate the crowded field of contenders, focus on what you really need and how much you’re willing to pay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In the past, films that generate big online buzz haven’t always translated to Oscar contenders.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
