Examples of in contention in a Sentence
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On the comedy front, NBC has already ordered St. Denis Medical for next season and has Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court and rookie Extended Family still on the bubble as well as a couple of half-hour pilots in contention.
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Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
As the new players are experiencing KC for the first time, there could be more in store if the Royals are in contention when the calendar nears October.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
On one hand, Oklahoma City is very much in contention to finish the regular season with the best record in the Western Conference.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The Rays will be in contention for the AL East title.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
The two films could also give a lift to the Oscar telecast, which has historically benefitted from having big movies in contention.
—Jake Coyle, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2024
With star Alec Blair back for one more season, the Spartans figure to be in contention again.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
In short, having Bellinger now gives the Cubs a much better chance to earn a playoff spot while also being able to invest more time in the development of players who can help keep them in contention beyond the 2024 season.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Mitty, Pinewood, St. Ignatius and Los Gatos are in contention for a spot in the girls final.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
As the new players are experiencing KC for the first time, there could be more in store if the Royals are in contention when the calendar nears October.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
On one hand, Oklahoma City is very much in contention to finish the regular season with the best record in the Western Conference.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The Rays will be in contention for the AL East title.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
The two films could also give a lift to the Oscar telecast, which has historically benefitted from having big movies in contention.
—Jake Coyle, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2024
With star Alec Blair back for one more season, the Spartans figure to be in contention again.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
In short, having Bellinger now gives the Cubs a much better chance to earn a playoff spot while also being able to invest more time in the development of players who can help keep them in contention beyond the 2024 season.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Mitty, Pinewood, St. Ignatius and Los Gatos are in contention for a spot in the girls final.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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