Sentence examples for contender as a from inspiring English sources

In fact, it was Mr. Elliott's performance in "The Contender" as a tight-lipped presidential aide that convinced Mr. Lee to cast him in "Hulk".

Some may say it sounds complacent, but a growing number of senior Lib Dems think the stamping of sandals will eventually be drowned out by recognition that they are a contender as a party of government.

It argues thatthe main contender as a consistent major driver of significant structual change in global levels of geopolitical tension is the rise and fall of the world's leading power.

There was a parliamentary plot to force a leadership contest after the referendum, rally around a "soft left" contender as a stopgap, and – by dubious means – keep Corbyn off the ballot paper.

But all the factors making Mr. Ryan a top possible contender as a 2016 Republican presidential nominee could be upended if Republicans conclude they need a more moderate candidate who can be more appealing to an electorate that is more demographically diverse and less hostile to government than the Romney-Ryan ticket that the party gambled on.

Floyd Mayweather Sr., a fringe contender as a welterweight more than 20 years ago and now the self-proclaimed finest trainer in the world, says his son has deteriorated since throwing him out of his house here and replacing him as his trainer with his uncle Roger Mayweather.

Tiramisù, that great comfort sweet, was a solid contender, as was a sweet ricotta cheesecake.

After early exits from the playoffs the last three years, the Devils have re-established their identity as a championship contender, as well as renewed their confidence.

Spain is expected to be a top contender as well.

Charlotte, N.C., is a leading contender, as is St . Louis

Black Swan is a serious contender, as is The Fighter, and also the Coen Brothers True Gritt.