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Breaking cleanly from the second stall in the gate, jockey Junior Alvarado kept Sovereignty steady on the inside but up in contention down to and around the first turn, as Rodriguez, under Mike Smith, took the lead.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Starz recently opened writers rooms for several new projects in contention for a series green light, all fully owned.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 June 2025
His East Hartford boys track team was in contention for its first outdoor track state championship since 1990.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
Still, the Brewers never are afraid to trade, even when in contention.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Starz recently opened writers rooms for several new projects in contention for a series green light, all fully owned.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 June 2025
His East Hartford boys track team was in contention for its first outdoor track state championship since 1990.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
Still, the Brewers never are afraid to trade, even when in contention.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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