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Still, for Army to even be in this environment and in contention for a CFP spot is an accomplishment considering its place in the sport’s hierarchy.
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Which allowed Didion, very much in contention, to hustle covertly.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Now, the recorder's seat is among the handful in contention in Pinal County.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Quarterbacks Cam Ward and Dillon Gabriel, of Miami and Oregon respectively, are also in contention.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Which allowed Didion, very much in contention, to hustle covertly.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Now, the recorder's seat is among the handful in contention in Pinal County.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Quarterbacks Cam Ward and Dillon Gabriel, of Miami and Oregon respectively, are also in contention.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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