in contention

phrase

: 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

Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said Monday five contenders are still in contention. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026

In her first championships since 2024, Carey was back in contention. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Marco Pašalić and Daryl Dike, who returned off the bench Wednesday, are in contention for more playing time against León. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Cade Povich pitched six scoreless innings in his first start in nearly three months for the Orioles, who traded away Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward, Tyler Wells and Dean Kremer at the deadline but remain in contention for a wild-card playoff berth. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in contention

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