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He’s been in contention in tournaments every single month of the season, going back to January.
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Next season, the Commanders hope to be right back in contention for an NFL Championship.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The expansion team has exceeded expectations and is in contention to make the playoffs at the halfway point largely due to Thornton’s career year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Among the actors in contention for an Emmy this year are vets like Noah Wyle, Adam Scott, and first-time nominees such as Kristen Bell and Adolescence star Owen Cooper.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Next season, the Commanders hope to be right back in contention for an NFL Championship.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The expansion team has exceeded expectations and is in contention to make the playoffs at the halfway point largely due to Thornton’s career year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Among the actors in contention for an Emmy this year are vets like Noah Wyle, Adam Scott, and first-time nominees such as Kristen Bell and Adolescence star Owen Cooper.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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