CONTENDER Definition & Meaning

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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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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of contender¹

contend ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

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Intriguing contender who finished fourth in the Welsh Grand National before ending a two-year losing run with victory at Uttoxeter.

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The Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, is widely seen to be emerging as a potential contender.

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He was considered one of the leading contenders for the 2024 National and was sent off at odds of 10-1 but dwelt at the start and unseated rider Brian Hayes at The Chair.

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Edu's deputy Jason Ayto was appointed interim sporting director following the Brazilian's departure and was a serious contender for the position.

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The New York Jets were billed as potential Super Bowl contenders last season having rebuilt their roster around Aaron Rodgers, the NFL's four-time Most Valuable Player, but the gamble did not pay off.

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