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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

The Georgia Democrat is considered a potential leading contender if he throws his hat in the ring.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 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

"Yourself. Anyone can be taught how to fight. A contender, that you have to do yourself."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

Separate panels of football experts will provide the shortlist of contenders for Men's Footballer of the Year and Women's Footballer of the Year.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Having joined last year to help the club avoid relegation, the Welshman has overseen an impressive start to the current National League campaign, with Altrincham looking like play-off contenders.

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

As it happened, the death of Alexander unleashed a pack of contenders who spent the next several decades fighting over his legacy.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro