contenders
- plural of contender.
Example Sentences
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Currently ranked 10th in the world, Germany are not widely seen as genuine contenders to win the trophy, even if coach Julian Nagelsmann insists that has to be their aim.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Until Russell's unexpected improvement, the crash had seemed to secure a front row for Ferrari, who had not looked like pole contenders until the end of qualifying.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
The bank remains an industry leader in promoting women, but the female contenders for the top job are out of the running.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
An official party timetable is yet to be announced, but in his resignation speech Sir Keir said contenders to replace him would have between 9 and 16 July to garner the necessary support to stand.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
The two biggest were poster-sized campaign portraits of the presidential contenders in this fall’s election, Judge Alton B. Parker and President Theodore Roosevelt, framed.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
