Sentence examples for In contention of from inspiring English sources

It will take an equally impressive performance to topple the New Zealand boat from her perch – although a host of 52 footers are in contention of doing just that – including last year's handicap winner Balance.

But Maguire staged a late comeback in the penultimate session to stay in contention of a maiden final appearance and the third session's play promised an interesting finish.

That's if any of tonight's starting XI are in contention to play, of course.

In so doing, The Herald put itself in contention for one of the Pulitzer Prizes to be awarded today.

Lacking the Olympic 'A' standard, he was no longer in contention for one of the three places in London.

There are three such singer-strummers in contention for Sound of 2014.

But Cameroon are not in contention for either of the two qualifying spots available to group runners-up.

Patrick is also in contention for NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors this season.

"Also in contention for the title of 'greatest,' " he said, "is Fernando de Lucia, who died in 1925.

At one point, in 1959, he was in contention for the post of Assembly minority leader.

They are no longer in contention for grand prize of Last Undecided Voter in America.