contender
Example Sentences
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Although the major contenders are likely to overlap with the Oscars, there will be much more British representation at the Baftas.
From BBC
Warsh is still a serious contender, but has argued for internal changes to the Fed that have raised concerns among some current and former officials.
From Barron's
It looks like a pair of not-long-ago contenders, returned to championship form.
Maye established himself as a leading contender for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award and again showed maturity beyond his years on Sunday.
From BBC
Unlike other American contenders, the 5-foot-11 Tien has never had much of a first serve, a disadvantage that tends to end most careers on the men’s circuit before they even begin.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
