Sentence examples for as contender from inspiring English sources

The Palace defender Scott Dann, up there with Hennessey as contender for the man of match, echoed his manager's sentiments.

John Witherow, the long-standing Sunday Times editor, is being touted as contender to take over as editor of the Times following Wednesday's resignation of James Harding.

With an assist from Harvey Weinstein, who snapped up U.S. rights to the movie for a reported seven-figure price, "The Artist" is being touted as contender for the Oscars.

The bookmakers acknowledge this by offering no bigger than 1-5 about his title chance while the jockey is now at least prepared to accept his status as contender.

Schulz led the European social democrats in the recent election as contender for the commission job while Juncker, with Merkel's backing, led the campaign for the Christian democrats who won, making the Luxembourger the frontrunner.

At K.K.R., a number of names have emerged as contenders.

They also pointed to the two Colombian teams as contenders.

"We'll turn up as contenders," he cheered.

He alone was enough to confirm the French as contenders.

Each actress drew praise from critics, and both are seen as contenders for a Tony nomination.

The poor Texans can never manage to get any traction as contenders.