contenders
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The road game in San Antonio figures to be a marquee showdown between Western Conference title contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 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
It removes a significant roadblock in the AFC and opens a path for surprise contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Word must’ve spread that unless one of the other medaled teams miraculously swept the final three competitions, the championship was down to two true contenders.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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