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Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley is up for the lead film actress honor for Wicked Little Letters, while Barry Keoghan is in contention for the best film supporting actor honor for his work in Bird.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Giants general manager Zack Minasian announced during a news conference Monday to introduce Justin Verlander that the team no longer is in contention.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
A little over a month ago, the Ohio State Buckeyes were in contention for one of the biggest disappointments in college football.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Clark and Reese were in contention for the league’s Rookie of the Year honor in 2024, which Clark eventually won.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Giants general manager Zack Minasian announced during a news conference Monday to introduce Justin Verlander that the team no longer is in contention.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
A little over a month ago, the Ohio State Buckeyes were in contention for one of the biggest disappointments in college football.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Clark and Reese were in contention for the league’s Rookie of the Year honor in 2024, which Clark eventually won.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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