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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

The Brewers had already shown that they could build a sustainable contender even with their limited resources.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Senator Dan Sullivan, right, is in a tight race with Democratic contender Mary Peltola.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

If there were an innumeracy-of-the- year award, this statement would be a strong contender for it.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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

Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 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

“Ink” “As in the best picture category, ‘The Odyssey’ will certainly face off here against several of the strongest top contenders of the year: ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘The Invite.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady