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The Royals are in contention, but likely not enough to consider a potential franchise-altering move.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
The debate, featuring two former presidents in contention, is expected to draw significant attention as the 2024 election cycle gains momentum.
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
That whole art-versus-commerce logic is always in contention because of that.
—Hannah Abraham, Deadline, 20 June 2024
The decision on Rutte could not be taken because there was not consensus while Iohannis was still in contention, but now that decision can go ahead – although the date for its confirmation has yet to be set.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 20 June 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
The debate, featuring two former presidents in contention, is expected to draw significant attention as the 2024 election cycle gains momentum.
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
That whole art-versus-commerce logic is always in contention because of that.
—Hannah Abraham, Deadline, 20 June 2024
The decision on Rutte could not be taken because there was not consensus while Iohannis was still in contention, but now that decision can go ahead – although the date for its confirmation has yet to be set.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 20 June 2024
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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