contender
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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
He soon ascended from nonfactor to legitimate contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The stranger-than-fiction documentary has garnered rave reviews and is already being talked about as an Oscar contender as we head into awards season.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
As they headed into the playoffs, many considered them a serious contender to win it all.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
And he believes Hearts are "absolutely title contenders" this term under new head coach Wouter Vrancken.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
While the top two contenders hail from the same movie, a separate oddity might open the door for another supporting actress to earn two nods in the category.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
McDonagh has delivered responsibly budgeted movies that have so far been commercially successful and critically acclaimed awards contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Here, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the contenders who could be up for the job.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Fischer would now play games against each of the three contenders: two Soviets—Mark Taimanov and Tigran Petrosian—and the Dane Bent Larsen.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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