Sentence examples for be contending for from inspiring English sources

I have no doubt in 2020 he will be contending for the marathon".

"But we're at a stage now with our pitching and our offense, there's no reason we shouldn't be contending for a playoff spot.

His partner, in the North seat, was Kyle Larsen, who will be contending for a world title in Bali, Indonesia, next month.

At the very least, they need to be contending for a top-four finish until the very last stages of the season.

By that time he will be almost 35 and though it is hard to believe he will still be contending for grand slam titles, perhaps only a fool would write him off.

"Ideally, what we would love to have happen is for the team to be contending for championships and winning and being able to let the product on the field sell itself," Vecchio said.

New Orleans is contending for the N.F.C.

The Indians were contending for the first time in decades.

The Bears are contending for nothing but improvement.

In September of the first year, he and Mickey Mantle were contending for the batting championship.

And when the Angels were contending for the American League West crown, that was a good thing.