in contention
phrase
: being argued about : not yet decided
an issue that is still in contention
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Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.
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New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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