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While the roster contains many of the same players, there is a noticeable difference in Florida Panthers team that is in contention for a Stanley Cup this year than the team that got to this point a season ago.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
The pitcher tossed 3 2/3 innings of relief Sunday, giving up three hits and one run with one strikeout to keep the Bruins in contention against Canady.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
After finishing third in the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Scheffler once again found himself in contention heading into the final day of competition.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
That trust is always put to the test when in contention on a Sunday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2024
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
The pitcher tossed 3 2/3 innings of relief Sunday, giving up three hits and one run with one strikeout to keep the Bruins in contention against Canady.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
After finishing third in the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Scheffler once again found himself in contention heading into the final day of competition.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
That trust is always put to the test when in contention on a Sunday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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