contenders

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The executive was promoted last week to co-president, marking him as one of two top contenders to succeed Dimon when he retires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Currently ranked 10th in the world, Germany are not widely seen as genuine contenders to win the trophy, even if coach Julian Nagelsmann insists that has to be their aim.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Former Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and Swansea City boss Steve Cooper and ex-Wolves head coach Rob Edwards are among the contenders to succeed Bellamy should he depart.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

This vintage has not shown itself to be genuine contenders.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The two biggest were poster-sized campaign portraits of the presidential contenders in this fall’s election, Judge Alton B. Parker and President Theodore Roosevelt, framed.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck