contestants

Example Sentences

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The contestants, known as “Islanders,” compete for a $100,000 cash prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The contestants sitting beside Probst informed him that “the fire hasn’t happened yet.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The finale was the conclusion of the much-anticipated 50th season, which brought back former contestants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The show is taking place in Vienna, which seems to have prompted half of the contestants to throw an operatic riff into their song, whether it needs it or not.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Little Willy had read all about the other contestants in the newspaper.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner