in contention for
idiom
: having a chance to win (something, such as a title or position)
He's in contention for the Olympic medal.
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Something Johnny Miller said this week sets up the final round of the U.S. Open Sunday, with golfers Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark in contention for the major championship.
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Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 18 June 2023
That philosophy has guided Malaski through his multisport life and has him in contention for a pair of medals at the state meet on Friday.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2023
The play first opened in Australia in 2020, transferred to London and won the 2023 Olivier Awards for Best New Play and Best Actress, and is currently in contention for four Tony Awards on Broadway, including a nod for Comer.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2023
Tangible accomplishments include six women directors out of 19 in contention for the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or.
—Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 11 May 2023
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Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 18 June 2023
That philosophy has guided Malaski through his multisport life and has him in contention for a pair of medals at the state meet on Friday.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2023
The play first opened in Australia in 2020, transferred to London and won the 2023 Olivier Awards for Best New Play and Best Actress, and is currently in contention for four Tony Awards on Broadway, including a nod for Comer.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2023
Tangible accomplishments include six women directors out of 19 in contention for the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or.
—Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 11 May 2023
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“In contention for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention%20for. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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