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If he can match that form across the 2026-27 season - and if Arsenal can take the shackles off with the tension gone after ending their title drought - he may be a contender.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

His "spoof" contender was making him "look rather silly", Queen Mary University of London politics professor Stijn van Kessel told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

But Lewis-Skelly's talent, ability and history at Arsenal will always have him as a contender for game time, and this season could present him with a clear run at starting for the Gunners in midfield.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The all-time great has every right to take his time in deciding on what NBA team to join, but if he wants to play for a contender, it’s not Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

We needed Monica to hold on to the lead, but we knew it would be hard for her against Gregorio, who was a strong contender.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

The Dodgers swept the three-game weekend series against the supposed contenders behind three starting pitchers who will lead off the playoffs yet who would not all be here if Walter didn’t own the joint.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Of the most probable title contenders, it is Manchester United who Opta ranks as having the most agreeable opening fixtures.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Of the 10 contenders, four are considered to have a real shot at the nomination.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

A candidate needs more than 50 percent of valid votes to win outright; otherwise, the top contenders face a run-off.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

But when British newspaper The Daily Mail offered what in today’s money would be a $500,000 prize for the first person or persons to fly nonstop across the Atlantic, several contenders took the bait.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler