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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

That Eddie Howe is a contender for a job that remains one of the most high-profile in world football isn't hard to fathom.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

He soon ascended from nonfactor to legitimate contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

In the latest informal straw poll held last week to gauge which candidates have a shot of becoming the next UN Secretary General, every contender received an effective veto.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

I think the first possibility is most likely, and four is a strong contender, too, because Megan is an independent, wilful woman, I’m sure of it.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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

Rodrigo's track arrives in the same week as several other major contenders for this year's Christmas number one.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 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

“With many of the top overall contenders in the adapted category this year, past short-film winner Martin McDonagh could finally earn his first Oscar for a feature,” writes Dave Karger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

And the varsity girls are contenders almost every year.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen