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She has long been viewed as a top contender for the executive job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

The Georgia Democrat is considered a potential leading contender if he throws his hat in the ring.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Frequently floated as a 2028 contender, Ossoff adopted a fighter’s stance at his campaign events.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

I think the first possibility is most likely, and four is a strong contender, too, because Megan is an independent, wilful woman, I’m sure of it.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

The road game in San Antonio figures to be a marquee showdown between Western Conference title contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Having joined last year to help the club avoid relegation, the Welshman has overseen an impressive start to the current National League campaign, with Altrincham looking like play-off contenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

And Barrera acknowledged that CTA independent spending in the primary had pushed him to the front of a crowded field of competitive Democratic contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

It removes a significant roadblock in the AFC and opens a path for surprise contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown