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Pochettino was mentioned as a contender to succeed Louis van Gaal when he was sacked by United in May 2016, then when Jose Mourinho suffered the same fate in December 2018.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

She has long been viewed as a top contender for the executive job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

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

If there were an innumeracy-of-the- year award, this statement would be a strong contender for it.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

Securing 17% of the public vote, it was named ultimate game of the year ahead of other contenders Phantom Blade Zero, Crimson Desert, Control Resonant and The Blood of Dawnwalker.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 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

Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

And he believes Hearts are "absolutely title contenders" this term under new head coach Wouter Vrancken.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

But he knew that within a few short weeks only a handful of the crowd of boys gathered around him would still be contenders for the freshman crew.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown