Sentence examples for contender's position from inspiring English sources

The drummer Art Blakey, who died in 1990, ushered Wynton Marsalis into a contender's position in the jazz world, bringing him into the dynastic Jazz Messengers group at the age of 17 in 1979.

Bradley of course could be a contender for Hurd's position as CEO.

governor and attorney general are believed to be prepared to be top contenders for Boxer's position.

As Mr. He said of last year, which saw the dramatic downfall of the political scion Bo Xilai, seen by some as a contender for Mr. Xi's position, amid a murder and corruption scandal: "Something happens in every Dragon Year, even if it's just a turning point".

The contenders for hapless Ed's position are all cut from the same cloth so there has never been a better time for a Scottish Democratic Labour party.

Given that the Los Angeles Dodgers are not much better off than the Rockies, Gary Sheffield's position among M.V.P contenders could be questioned.

Mr. Dawidziak said Mr. Ellis would be a strong contender for the position whenever a vote takes place.

The magazine's deputy editor, Emma Duncan, had also been mooted as a possible contender for the position.

Elliott was an obvious contender for the position, but she took herself out of the running.

Alarcón has long been a top contender for the position of Prime Minister in a transitional government.

In the meantime, the agency will continue to be run by Cora Marrett, who is believed to have been a strong contender for the position.