Sentence examples similar to eligible contender for from inspiring English sources

For the first time the Bank of England asked for the public's opinion on who should appear on the note – 436 eligible contenders emerged from around 19,000 nominations.

This year the obviously eligible contenders are Memphis and Addams Family.

They could move players around within their organizations, but they would not be permitted to claim players on waivers or make any of those trading-deadline deals in which a team out of the race dumps a high-priced player eligible for free agency to a contender for prospects.

For the first time in history, a woman is a serious contender for the U.S. presidency.

One contender, for example, could be Time Warner.

Ms. Park has been a serious ice hockey contender for years.

Joseph P. Kennedy III '09 is the Democratic contender for the Massachusetts congressional seat being vacated by Barney Frank.

A contender for player of the season?

Contender for player of the season?

"He's the number one contender for my IBF title.

3. Sarah Palin becomes contender for major award.