in contention

phrase

: being argued about : not yet decided
an issue that is still in contention

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In 2022, Major League Baseball added the third wild-card spot to the postseason, allowing more teams to remain in contention. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers seems likely to stay put with the Twins in contention. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026 And yet the Warriors were never really in contention for his services. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 The Philadelphia Phillies entered the second half firmly in contention for another National East division title, enjoying a sudden turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly after a rough start. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in contention

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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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