Contenders Definition & Meaning

Examples of contender in a Sentence

There are several contestants, but only two real contenders. This latest defeat means that she's no longer a contender for the world title.

Recent Examples on the Web The ads never explicitly endorse another candidate, but Kleefisch’s leading contender in the race for the Republican nomination for governor is Michels. — Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2022 Though his contract demands are extraordinary, any contender would be crazy not to want him. — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Another top contender is Stephanie Case, a 40-year-old Canadian runner who lives in Chamonix, France, and regularly trains in massive mountains and races in some of the most grueling ultras. — Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 15 July 2022 Every single contender was a PGA Tour member who has grinded through the grueling schedule this year and qualified for a major championship that prides itself on requiring players to earn their spot. — Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2022 The lead contender in a four-way race for the Republican nomination is former Maryland commerce secretary Kelly Schulz. — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 19 June 2022 The former Democratic presidential contender is on a swing through the Midwest. — Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2022 One smaller return contender this year is Valley Fiber headquartered in Winkler, Manitoba, sticking to seventh place despite an excellent increase from 128.9 to 223.2 PSI. — PCMAG, 17 June 2022 Our favorite contender is Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant California Coast. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 See More

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