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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

Wilder previously emerged as a contender for Usyk's farewell, but negotiations appear to have stalled.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 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

She was introduced to Newsom — a likely Democratic contender for president in 2028 — by Newsom’s father, and moved back to the Bay Area, where she resumed working as a prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

"He had a fight with a top contender, an Italian kid, and lost. The next day, in the papers, the contender said he won because he sang along with opera."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

McDonagh has delivered responsibly budgeted movies that have so far been commercially successful and critically acclaimed awards contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 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

How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 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

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