contender

In remixing one of cinema’s most revered classics with singular comedic flair, Wain has made a contender for his best film that succeeds by tributing his own loony industry.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

And Norse soccer god Erling Haaland has transformed Norway into a surprise contender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

The National Catholic Review said his "personal biography of bridge-building cultures and continents" could make him "a compelling contender for the church's top job".

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

"France winger and surely a future Ballon d'Or contender Michael Olise, born in Hammersmith, could have also represented Algeria or Nigeria but he chose France."

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

"I've never been a contender in these Games anyway."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Flintoff is not thought to be among the leading contenders for the role, though.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

All tournament, Spain has flown under the radar compared to the other contenders, and it’s understandable why.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Would-be candidates themselves and activist organizations are able to put forward potential contenders for nomination outside of that traditional system where you work your way up through legislative office.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

Visitors offered name suggestions for Odorysseus on the Huntington’s Instagram page, where contenders included Stinkerbell, Gagatha and Count Flatula, among others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

From a scramble of contenders I got one of the jugs, elbowed off a counterattack, opened it, sampled it, choked, and then went through with my original plan by stopping Brinker’s mouth with it.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles