contender
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Talley’s boss, Mike Collins, is the leading contender to take on Democrat Jon Ossoff in November’s Senate midterm elections.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
In exchange, the Eagles are expected to receive the type of valuable draft capital that Roseman has used to build the foundations of a perennial contender.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Like Johnson in “The Smashing Machine,” Gyllenhaal plays an UFC contender named Elwood Dalton, who’s disgraced after a tragedy in the ring.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley in a fight of the year contender at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on 9 May to become a two-time heavyweight world champion.
From BBC • May 24, 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
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