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San Francisco wouldn't be eliminated but their chances would be heavily decreased.
Both San Francisco and Los Angeles are still in contention for the NFC West division title.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Beyond Murray, Clifford Levy, deputy publisher of the New York Times Co., Wirecutter and Athletic sites is believed to be in contention for the editor's job.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Week 12 brought two upsets in the late TV window while the Buffaloes and Sun Devils remained in contention for the Big 12 title.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
From the Orange group, Swiatek and Krejcikova are both in contention for the semifinals.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Beyond Murray, Clifford Levy, deputy publisher of the New York Times Co., Wirecutter and Athletic sites is believed to be in contention for the editor's job.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Week 12 brought two upsets in the late TV window while the Buffaloes and Sun Devils remained in contention for the Big 12 title.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
From the Orange group, Swiatek and Krejcikova are both in contention for the semifinals.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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