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However, last year, Prime Video struck a first-air deal that not only brings Season 6 to television first but it also opens the door for it to be a contender for next year’s Emmys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Pochettino was mentioned as a contender to succeed Louis van Gaal when he was sacked by United in May 2016, then when Jose Mourinho suffered the same fate in December 2018.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

"Remember what you said that night . . . about being a ... a contender?"

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

Bookmakers and viewers have pointed to regular co-presenters like Frances Tophill and Adam Frost as top contenders, though Tophill has played down expectations of stepping directly into his shoes.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

And Barrera acknowledged that CTA independent spending in the primary had pushed him to the front of a crowded field of competitive Democratic contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

It removes a significant roadblock in the AFC and opens a path for surprise contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

While the top two contenders hail from the same movie, a separate oddity might open the door for another supporting actress to earn two nods in the category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

The Santos, contenders for the division championship, were well coached, disciplined, and quick.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John