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contender

[kuhn-ten-der] / kənˈtɛn dər /


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Turning Villa Park into a fortress, they established themselves as a top‑four contender during 2023-24 while also reaching the semi-finals of the Conference League, where they were beaten 6-2 on aggregate by Olympiakos.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The automaker is expected to be a leading contender to build a larger infantry squad vehicle for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Palace are currently weighing up all options, with Sean Dyche even mentioned as a contender for Selhurst Park, despite being sacked by Nottingham Forest in February following just 114 days at the helm.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite the naysayers, Johnson appears excited to be joining a championship contender with the Fever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Yourself. Anyone can be taught how to fight. A contender, that you have to do yourself."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte




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