contender
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Blake Grupe has kicked for two NFL teams, but never for a legitimate contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Watching a new Oscar contender: La Bola Negra is a sprawling Spanish epic that grapples with the links between fascism and homophobia.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Pendlebury also told AFP he felt that research on solar cells was "overdue" for a prize, with German-born Swiss chemist Michael Gratzel named as a top contender.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Last season alone, Ballon d'Or contender Kane scored a remarkable 73 goals in 65 games for England and his club Bayern Munich.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
You have to start by wanting to be a contender.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
While Williams might be the first choice to start at power forward, several contenders had strong preseasons at the position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
On the question of new contenders joining the race, Waltz said "countries, if they want to to put more candidates in, that's certainly within their sovereign rights."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
It didn’t hurt that by acquiring him they prevented other postseason contenders, including the Milwaukee Brewers, from landing the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
If none of the candidates gains 50% of valid votes in the first round on 4 October, the top two contenders will proceed to a run-off election on 25 October.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
With Jinky no longer being a putative heir, the remaining contenders for the estate were Miyoko Watai, the Targ nephews, and the U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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