Examples of in contention in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Now eight are filled and only Arizona and Las Vegas — two jobs Joseph was tied to early in the process — remain open, though the Broncos defensive coordinator doesn’t look to be in contention for either.
—
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
It’s been maybe ten seasons since my favorite queen is not someone seemingly in contention to win.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
But for all those reasons, the Bulls are actually firmly in contention for — surprise!
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Prediction markets are showing former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as a favorite to helm the central bank, but BlackRock fixed income chief Rick Rieder and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett have also been in contention.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in contention
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
It’s been maybe ten seasons since my favorite queen is not someone seemingly in contention to win.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
But for all those reasons, the Bulls are actually firmly in contention for — surprise!
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Prediction markets are showing former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as a favorite to helm the central bank, but BlackRock fixed income chief Rick Rieder and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett have also been in contention.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in contention
Cite this Entry
“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
