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However, money may not be an issue to Cohen.
Cohen, and his president of baseball operations, David Stearns, may feel Juan Soto can keep the Mets in contention for years to come.
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Several of Nichols’ longtime collaborators are also in contention: Adam Stone for cinematography, Julie Monroe for editing, Chad Keith for production design, and Erin Benach for costume design.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Damson Idris, star of FX’s Snowfall, was on the shortlist, but is no longer in contention due to a scheduling conflict, according to sources.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
The pic, which is in contention this awards season will drop on Netflix on Sept. 27.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Several of Nichols’ longtime collaborators are also in contention: Adam Stone for cinematography, Julie Monroe for editing, Chad Keith for production design, and Erin Benach for costume design.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Damson Idris, star of FX’s Snowfall, was on the shortlist, but is no longer in contention due to a scheduling conflict, according to sources.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
The pic, which is in contention this awards season will drop on Netflix on Sept. 27.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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