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  • noun Plural form of contender.

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Examples

  • Manchester's clubs added England's presence in the Champions League on Wednesday night to their early, flawless dominance of the Premier League, but the midfielder insists the title contenders are not concentrated in one city.

    Manchester United face toughest title defence, says Darren Fletcher 2011

  • Defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain, his abilities on cobblestones in doubt, and last year's runner-up Andy Schleck, Frank's younger brother, were among the title contenders who gained time on Armstrong.

    Hushovd Weathers Bumps to Tour Stage 2010

  • In any case, for a couple of days at least he has work to do with United as they take on a Sunderland outfit who have performed magnificently against all the title contenders this term.

    Park Ji-sung expects Manchester United to keep winning without him 2010

  • The Animo team came out strong and sustained tremendous intensity and energy almost throughout for the big rout signaling them as one of the title contenders in Inter-Company Division B. Coach Darwin Ronquillo and his boys were all business as his team led by 25 points at the half 43-18 and 34 points 68-34 at the end of three quarters.

    Kalaw lifts Al Iman over Radicon; Laith Sports Center-SAAD Animo Stuns Abdulla Fouad 2009

  • Checa leads the standings on 343 points from Biaggi on 281 with Melandri the last of the title contenders on 272 points.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Each game the title contenders play is a chance to pick apart their flaws, and any close call is considered a sign of weakness.

    SI.com 2011

  • On the positive side only one of the title contenders won, so we caught up a point on Man U & extended our lead over Chelsea by a further point.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Scott Parker keen to keep Tottenham among title challengers Scott Parker is hoping to keep Tottenham amongst the title contenders against Manchester City on Sunday.

    Evening Standard - Home 2012

  • On the positive side only one of the title contenders won, so we caught up a point on Man U & extended our lead over Chelsea by a further point.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Nigeria consolidated its status as one of the title contenders by beating England 1-0 in Armenia for its fourth straight victory, sending the English team home without having scored a goal in four matches.

    StarTribune.com rss feed 2011

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