Examples of 'still in contention' in a sentence

Meaning of "still in contention"

still in contention ~ having a chance of winning or achieving success in a competition or argument

How to use "still in contention" in a sentence

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still in contention
Craig breen still in contention for a podium place.
It is somewhat remarkable that PAOK are still in contention at all.
Paes is still in contention in mixed doubles.
The two Penske drivers are the only ones still in contention for the title.
This is still in contention by many researchers and authors even today.
Here are the seats that are still in contention in the midterms.
But we are still in contention for a place on the podium, so I still feel positive . ”.
At this point Manchester City were still in contention for the league title.
The people still in contention were called to take a " Knowledge " examination.
With Blundering Blue still in contention.
Four cities were still in contention following the preselection meeting last December.
Michael Andretti and Mario Andretti were also still in contention.
Five drivers are still in contention for the title fight.
Here 's a list of the junior high students still in contention.
And we are still in contention for the Italian Cup.

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They did not want our script, but we were still in contention for something.
Are you still in contention to win?
After the last betting round, the players still in contention show their hand.
The other Czech city still in contention was Ostrava.
As the field downsized, so did the number of Asians still in contention.
This meant Club Brugge were still in contention for the next round.
Leading figures from Mr Ben Ali 's regime are still in contention.
They are among four pairs still in contention for the No. 1 doubles award.
I knew I was still in contention.
Despite the loss, the Bermudians are still in contention for a place in the next round.
I'm happy enough that I was still in contention towards the end.
By August 2017, the only two cities still in contention were Pensacola and Shreveport.

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Examples of using Still
I still cling to the hope of being employed as an official
My nerves have still not quite recovered
Still a little bit shaky and tense
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Examples of using Contention
The latter contention gave rise to objections
This was indeed the core of the contention
And your bones of contention need nutrition
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