Sentences with phrase «contender status»
The phrase "contender status" means being in a position to compete or have a chance at winning something, like a competition or an award. It suggests that the person or team has the ability or potential to be successful in their endeavors. Full definition
Philadelphia's still a ways off from even being a playoff team, much less ever reaching contender status.
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Believe It (June 5), on Detroit's rise from being one of thealltime worst teams to enjoying contender status, should give hope to KansasCity Royals fans.
He's 1 - 3 in his last 4 and a win against a shot Diego isn't the kind of win that will give him a push to contender status again.
Also, if the Spurs assume that Kawhi is coming back next year (and they're acting and talking like it), then this season will likely just be an ugly blip on the radar, with next season getting back to their more typical contender status.
If the Jazz can get continued offensive development in their group, especially from their foundation in rookie star Donovan Mitchell and DPOY Rudy Gobert, they are only 1 elite offensive player away from reaching true contender status.
In timing and content, Amistad is a little Oscar baity, but a bigger reason than that and Spielberg's recent victories for its minor contender status may simply be that 1997 was an unusually strong year for film.
If you're not a talented résumé writer the level of improvement can be substantial and elevate you from obscurity to top contender status.
For a team trying to push its way back to contender status, it's hard to see guys like Dan Girardi and Chris Kunitz moving the needle much.
Led by Garner's 158 rushing yards (the first 100 - yard game by an Oakland back this season) and a banner day for 39 - year - old wide receiver Jerry Rice (nine receptions, 183 yards), the Raiders beat the Jets 38 - 24 at Network Associates Coliseum and regained their Super Bowl - contender status.
Until that happens, though, the Pistons» rise to contender status will be delayed.
If Inter is serious about returning to their contender status, then they need to build around Icardi.