Contenders [noun]

These eternal contenders “are the original patrons of play, and their games are the games now played by men.”

Soon Zerexi lay quiet, and a violet beam of light flared from a torch at the ringside, bathing both contenders.

The boy mentally voiced this query over and over again as he flew around in a sweeping circle, keeping far above the contenders.

Eight other horses were entered, but the general opinion seemed to be that there were only two contenders.

Each of these contenders was able to advance a reasonable claim.

But to us Greeks it is of very little use, but its lack of fruit makes it appropriate for contenders in the games.

Perhaps so; but suppose you take a few days to hear what the contenders have to say for themselves.

We expect to see many contenders for preeminence in this most promising branch of the industry.

In election of members to the Long Parliament, voters wanted to know where contenders stood on certain political issues.

Chicago and Pittsburgh especially will be strong contenders, and the club that beats them out will win the pennant.