contender

Example Sentences

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Lola Young's Messy - another unflinching portrait of romantic disharmony - is a strong contender for song of the year.

From BBC

Who are the top teams to watch in City Section high school baseball and likely contenders to reach Dodger Stadium?

From Los Angeles Times

"We are not contenders to be in the top five," Emery said last month.

From BBC

Joseph is seen as a leading contender -- along with former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie -- to be the new All Blacks boss after Scott Robertson was fired last month.

From Barron's

In the midst of award season, the Writers Guild Awards are generally considered a predictor for which films might be Academy Award contenders.

From Los Angeles Times