Sentence examples for a favored contender from inspiring English sources

Mr. Harth-Bedoya was a favored contender among local arts executives and some critics.

Andy Kroll and David Corn report in Mother Jones that Rep. Melissa Bean (D-IL) is a favored contender for the job if her still-undecided race for reelection doesn't work out.

Soon Sanchez, who had previously bested Lee for the vice chair spot, made clear she would not run to replace Crowley. Lee was the first to jump in and quickly became a favored contender when she announced her bid for the post, which helps determine what types of legislation come up for a floor vote.

The choice of Ford was a disappointment for G.M., which had long been considered the favored contender for Daewoo Motor.

If H. antecessor is indeed the last common ancestor of Neandertals and modern humans, it could bump two other favored contenders--H.

The only team among the primary N.L. contenders with a favored schedule is Arizona.

Eliminating all signs of actual competition is a favored tactic.

Everyone will seize a favored candidate.

A favored lieutenant of the Citigroup chairman.

Gunpowder is a favored material, violence a frequent motif.

The tactic has been a favored stalling maneuver.