contenders

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Emery has moulded many from Championship players into Champions League contenders from a squad which previously had not finished higher than 11th since returning to the top flight and were floundering under predecessor Steven Gerrard.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Indeed, one of the possible main contenders for Starmer’s position is Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

No fan base catastrophizes like Boston’s, even if their franchises are habitual contenders and the locals have chronic tendinitis from applauding at a zillion duck boat championship parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

With a narrow slate of contenders, turnout was initially low in the occupied West Bank where 1.5 million people were registered to vote.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The two remaining contenders were Ginger and Michael Froelich's dog, Arnold.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg