in contention

Among those eligible to win something; in competition. Don't count them out just because they've been on a losing streak—they're still in contention for that final playoff spot.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ferid	-	Azerbaijani, Bosnian
Elah	-	Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Geirr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Bernstein	['bə:nstain]
Mariusz	MAHR-yuwsh	Polish
Ainsley	['einzli]