How to Use in contention in a Sentence
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Cincinnati figured to be back in contention with a healthy Joe Burrow.
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Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2024
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That being said, nearly the full slate of Premier teams was in action and the play compelling, especially for the teams that are in contention.
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Todd Boss,
Forbes,
18 Oct. 2024
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What could get the Democrats in contention to maybe hold the House?
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CBS News,
16 Oct. 2022
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And yes, there are pieces in place to keep them in contention in the future.
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Mike Finger,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Jan. 2023
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But Lee did enough in the first three-quarters of the night to keep herself in contention.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
1 Aug. 2024
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That trust is always put to the test when in contention on a Sunday.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2024
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The Rangers also weren’t in contention for the postseason, and there were at-bats to be had.
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Shawn McFarland,
Dallas News,
24 Aug. 2023
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Kuest eagled the 14th hole and birdied the 15th while Rai birdied both holes, keeping both in contention.
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Jenna Malinowski,
Detroit Free Press,
2 July 2023
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Kerr is right, the Warriors were supposed to be in contention.
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Jannelle Moore,
The Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2024
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All of those teams are once again in contention for the 2023 edition of the tournament.
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Tim Chan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2024
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The question of who owns the sunken treasure is also in contention.
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Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
6 Nov. 2023
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Rockets brass hopes its young team is in contention as well by that point.
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Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2023
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Just as notable were the teams in contention that mostly stood pat.
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John Wawrow,
ajc,
3 Mar. 2023
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The pic, which is in contention this awards season will drop on Netflix on Sept. 27.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2024
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If the front-line players stay healthy, this could be a Super Bowl team, and should be in contention for years to come.
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Daniel Kohn,
Spin,
6 Sep. 2023
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Smith just cares about the team being in contention throughout the season.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2023
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That means Ogbah could be in contention to fill a starting role for the Dolphins again.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2024
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The team is in contention to be considered a true sports dynasty.
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Alison Booth,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2024
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Four divisions are still up for grabs—and 20 teams are in contention for the playoffs.
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Bychris Morris,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2024
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Oklahoma has made four trips and was not in contention this year.
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Erick Smith,
USA TODAY,
15 Dec. 2022
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With the Wild in contention the past three seasons, Guerin has always added players at the trade deadline.
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John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2024
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But the team is in fourth place in the league and in contention to qualify for the Champions League again next season.
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James Robson,
ajc,
26 Mar. 2023
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With star Alec Blair back for one more season, the Spartans figure to be in contention again.
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Darren Sabedra,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2024
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Milk, the person in contention, was the first gay man to win an election in San Francisco.
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Taylor Penley,
Fox News,
20 July 2023
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Those players alone will keep them in contention for one of the six playoffs spots in the National League.
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Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2023
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Jared Goff has the surging Detroit Lions in contention for a wild card spot.
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Mark Heim | [email protected],
al,
24 Dec. 2022
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Led by one of the state’s top quarterbacks, Cru Newman, the Rams should once again be in contention for the 6A state title, too.
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Shane Hoffmann | ,
oregonlive,
24 Aug. 2023
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Maybe teams choose to sell a player or two while hoping to remain in contention.
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Jorge Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2023
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Look, the other person who might be in contention with him is only three years younger.
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Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2023
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Look, the other person who might be in contention with him is only three years younger.
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Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2023
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