contender
Example Sentences
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Tarique Rahman, a leading contender for prime minister, said his BNP party plans to offer incentives to grow labor-intensive sectors such as footwear and pharmaceuticals and expand vocational training in trades like plumbing and carpentry.
Stolz, 21, is just the latest contender to roll off the conveyor belt.
He was well regarded by investors, who saw him as an eventual contender for the CEO post, he notes.
In contrast to Cannes or Venice, which regularly attract Oscar contenders, Berlin does not feature as many large-scale US productions and the sprinkle of stardust that often accompanies them.
From Barron's
Just 18 months ago, Sarwar looked like a contender for the job of first minister - a serious challenger to the SNP's John Swinney.
From BBC
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