in contention

idiom

: being argued about : not yet decided

an issue that is still in contention

Examples of in contention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In October, the Globes announced that podcasts hosted by Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Joe Rogan were among the 25 podcasts in contention for a nomination. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025

Pike said that writing the aria, which is in contention for Best Original Song at the Oscars, came easily for him – perhaps channeling the genius of Verdi. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2025

Italy has not qualified for this World Cup, but remains in contention. —Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025

This program is in desperate need of a talent influx, and amid an ongoing search for a new athletic director, the 49ers are hopeful that Albin can get this team back in contention for a bowl game for the first time since 2019. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for in contention

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• hypotension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• convention
• declension
• detention