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contender

[ kuhn-ten-der ]

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noun

a person or group that competes against others to win something; contestant:
The three remaining contenders for the Democratic Party nomination met for a televised debate.
a person or group with a good chance of success in a contest:
After last season’s disaster, the Texas team needed to convince me they were a contender.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of contender¹

contend ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

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His disqualification comes just a week after he was confirmed as the only contender for the centre-right Democratic Party - the PDCI.

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The Rams also added lineman Poona Ford to a young defensive front that helps make the Rams a Super Bowl contender.

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The two main contenders are pushing plans for new energy infrastructure as the country seeks to pivot away from its reliance on the US.

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"They are a contender to qualify for the Champions League," said City manager Guardiola.

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As the World Championship gets under way at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the contenders looking to come out on top in snooker's blue-riband event.

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