contender
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Benn entered as the WBC's number one contender and BoxRec's highest-ranked British welterweight despite his inactivity in the division.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
For some delegates, however, neither leading contender could fully replace Trump.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Cavaliers looking like strong contender for second place in West Valley League.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the right hands, it could’ve become a contender in theaters, especially when theaters are lacking good coming-of-age stories.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
But Granville’s presence probably did work against Seabiscuit, simply by virtue of the demands that a Kentucky Derby contender makes on his trainer.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
The Arizona Cardinals have been tipped by many to finish with the NFL's worst record, while the Los Angeles Chargers are seen as play-off contenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Chabria: This is definitely a wide-open race, with, I suspect, contenders not yet on any lists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Among the top contenders are ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Hacks,’ while such worthy titles as ‘Death by Lightning’ and ‘American Classic’ have gone largely overlooked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In the past, films that generate big online buzz haven’t always translated to Oscar contenders.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving with their shortlisted contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Halloween.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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