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Definition in contention in American English

in contention phrase

phrase
1

competing for a prize or job, especially when you seem likely to succeed

Example

We are still in contention for the first division title.

Synonyms and related words
feasible promising up-and-coming
Example

The matter of who will do what is no longer in contention.

Synonyms and related words
controversial divided irreconcilable
Definition in contention in American English