Just a year ago, he was considered a leading candidate to become chief of department, the top uniformed job.
Cardinal Castrillón, who leads the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy and is considered a leading candidate to succeed John Paul, seemed inclined to minimize the problem.
By then, it was considered a leading "new economy" company.
Quark Expeditions is considered a leading Antarctic outfitter.
Chuck Heater, his assistant, is considered a leading candidate.
Lynn M. Marinelli, the chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature, is considered a leading Democratic contender.
It had not been considered a leading candidate for a best-picture Oscar.
This season, Kovalchuk, 24, is considered a leading candidate to be the league's most valuable player.
As a setup man, Robertson would almost never be considered a leading candidate for league M.V.P.
WHY might "Zero Dark Thirty" have "fizzled" after having been considered "a leading best picture contender"?
It is considered a leading rehabilitation center for spinal-cord or traumatic brain injuries.
