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How to pronounce contender in American English
“contender” pronunciation by American speakers
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“contender” in real sentences — American speakers
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And the last likely contender is a story about job ladder.
Census Bureau
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In fact, I thought it was the leading contender going into that phase.
NASA
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made me a strong contender to be the favorite nephew of my favorite aunt,
The Obama White House
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