contender
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Rayner, seen as a potential contender to replace Sir Keir, called on him to "meet the moment" with bolder action to make people feel better off.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, knows he could have been a contender for first minister.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Rubio, along with Vance, is widely seen as a top contender to lead the Republicans after Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The Lakers were coming off a magical March during which they went 15-2 and announced themselves as a potential championship contender with a healthy Doncic, Reaves and LeBron James together.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“Here’s the referee. He’s counting. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven ... Is the contender trying to get up again?”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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