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In the 2022 Olympics, Santos-Griswold was in contention for a medal in the final of the 1,000 meters when she was hit by another competitor and fell and finished out of medal contention.
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Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team, which has won eight consecutive games, finds itself in contention for the Big 12 regular-season title with seven to play.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Kok is also expected to be in contention for the gold medal in the 500-meter race later in the Games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The project is in contention for the 2026/27 broadcast season.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team, which has won eight consecutive games, finds itself in contention for the Big 12 regular-season title with seven to play.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Kok is also expected to be in contention for the gold medal in the 500-meter race later in the Games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The project is in contention for the 2026/27 broadcast season.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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