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Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson could also have been spoken about as being in contention.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
This should give them a chip on their collective shoulder going into the playoffs and will be one of the fiercest teams to playoff in contention for a state title.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Many films are in contention for the Palme this year, but distributor Neon seems to be hedging its bets for what could be its sixth win in a row.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
His performance has helped keep the Padres in contention for the National League West division title.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
This should give them a chip on their collective shoulder going into the playoffs and will be one of the fiercest teams to playoff in contention for a state title.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Many films are in contention for the Palme this year, but distributor Neon seems to be hedging its bets for what could be its sixth win in a row.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
His performance has helped keep the Padres in contention for the National League West division title.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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