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But Birmingham are expected to be one of the clubs in contention for a play-offs spot, perhaps alongside former League One foes Wrexham.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Warsh isn’t the only Kevin in contention, Trump revealed.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
The Bills are basically in contention all the time now.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The film is in contention as Taiwan’s national selection for the Oscars and has global distribution.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Warsh isn’t the only Kevin in contention, Trump revealed.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
The Bills are basically in contention all the time now.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The film is in contention as Taiwan’s national selection for the Oscars and has global distribution.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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