Examples of in contention in a Sentence
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Unlike Michigan, neither state is remotely in contention.
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David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Kerr is right, the Warriors were supposed to be in contention.
—Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
But the Indians overcame the injuries to defeat the Lancers 8-5 to remain in contention to capture the final Freeway League title.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
For the Ravens to remain in contention and finally reach the Super Bowl, here are some suggestions for the 2024 season.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
However, there were multiple other spinoff treatments in contention for a green light and it wasn't confirmed whether any of them would be moving forward.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
On the comedy front, NBC has already ordered St. Denis Medical for next season and has Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court and rookie Extended Family still on the bubble as well as a couple of half-hour pilots in contention.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
As the new players are experiencing KC for the first time, there could be more in store if the Royals are in contention when the calendar nears October.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
On one hand, Oklahoma City is very much in contention to finish the regular season with the best record in the Western Conference.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Kerr is right, the Warriors were supposed to be in contention.
—Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
But the Indians overcame the injuries to defeat the Lancers 8-5 to remain in contention to capture the final Freeway League title.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
For the Ravens to remain in contention and finally reach the Super Bowl, here are some suggestions for the 2024 season.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
However, there were multiple other spinoff treatments in contention for a green light and it wasn't confirmed whether any of them would be moving forward.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
On the comedy front, NBC has already ordered St. Denis Medical for next season and has Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court and rookie Extended Family still on the bubble as well as a couple of half-hour pilots in contention.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
As the new players are experiencing KC for the first time, there could be more in store if the Royals are in contention when the calendar nears October.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
On one hand, Oklahoma City is very much in contention to finish the regular season with the best record in the Western Conference.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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