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
Roald	-	Norwegian
Gronw	-	Welsh
Temitope	-	Western African, Yoruba
Cerise	-	French
Lorinda	[ləu'rində]
Batul	-	Arabic