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Plural
contenders
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a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning
- The boxer emerged as a strong contender for the championship title after a series of impressive victories in the ring.
- He is a serious contender in the upcoming election.
- The underdog team surprised everyone by emerging as a serious contender for the playoffs, defeating several higher-ranked teams along the way.
- She proved herself as a contender in the singing competition.
- The young chess prodigy was already being hailed as a future contender for the world championship, with his exceptional talent and strategic prowess evident from a young age.
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