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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a contender for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone or something that is competing for a title, award, or position.
Example: "She is a strong contender for the championship title this year."
Alternatives: "a candidate for" or "a rival for".
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He's a contender for sure".
It's a contender for the year's best political film.
"England is a contender for the World Cup title.
Now, a contender for the oddest: a vibrator.
Is he now a contender for manager of the year?
But a contender for Worst Toy of the Year?
Is Isner a contender for the men's singles final Sunday?
Hamlin, a contender for the title, missed four races.
Finnegans Wake is a contender for topmost spot.
Well, there's a contender for the family Christmas card.
Here's a contender for 2013's one, then.
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