contender
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Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading contender and is known to be keen on the job.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
No one wants to say goodbye to Chargers mainstay Khalil Mack that way, but the veteran defender should be worth a pretty pick to a contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 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
"For a while I was rated the Number Seven light-heavyweight contender."
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
His availability alerted clubs around Europe, including Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, but Jose Mourinho's Real are considered the clear leading contenders for Gabriel's signature.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 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
While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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