None of the black managers had a true contender.

The car was late in production and therefore did not test enough to become a true front-running contender.

Yuh's 15th pro fight proved that we was a true contender.

But among the true contenders, there is declining diversity.

Smith, whose own job security is murky, must figure out in a hurry how close the Rangers are to becoming true contenders.

The Bills have the makeup of a true contender.

After years of mediocrity, the 24-20 victory established Dallas as a true contender for the playoffs.

Up until now if I wasn't sure if you were a true contender.

Live at this level proved difficult for the side and it was never a true play-off contender.

As the season wore on the club lagged in the standings and were never true contenders.