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

Some of the most compelling stories in contention for the Academy Awards aren’t unfolding across two or three hours. — Karen Idelson, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell, who qualified sixth, are the only other drivers still in contention for the title. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

While the county traditionally leans Republican, two state House districts there and a Senate district could be in contention during a blue wave year. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

Among the small group of actors also in contention are Callum Turner and Jack Lowden. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in contention

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