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Game of the week: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings — The Vikings (13-2) are riding an eight-game winning streak and are in contention for the top playoff seed in the NFC.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The other group, a U.S.-Saudi Arabian consortium, are still in contention to buy Eagle’s shares directly.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
League officials have also said Las Vegas has a strong bid, and while losing out for the 30th slot, is still in contention if the league expands further.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Real Madrid team news vs. Pachuca Real Madrid have counted on the bonus of travelling with Kylian Mbappé, who has overcome a thigh muscle strain and hopes to be in contention.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The other group, a U.S.-Saudi Arabian consortium, are still in contention to buy Eagle’s shares directly.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
League officials have also said Las Vegas has a strong bid, and while losing out for the 30th slot, is still in contention if the league expands further.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Real Madrid team news vs. Pachuca Real Madrid have counted on the bonus of travelling with Kylian Mbappé, who has overcome a thigh muscle strain and hopes to be in contention.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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