likely contender

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• After her strong debate performance, she is now considered a likely contender for the party's nomination.
• The team's recent winning streak has made them a likely contender for the championship title.
• His new film is already being hailed as a likely contender for the Best Picture award.
• With its innovative technology, the startup quickly became a likely contender in the competitive tech market.
• If he maintains this form, he will be a likely contender for the MVP award next season.
• Analysts have identified the company as a likely contender for the lucrative government contract.
• A few years ago, nobody would have seen her as a likely contender for CEO.
• The young chess prodigy is seen as a likely contender for the world title in the near future.
• Her debut novel was a surprise hit, making her a likely contender for the prestigious literary prize.
• Do you think the challenger is a likely contender against the reigning champion?