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
Raluca	-	Romanian
Magdalen	['mægdəlin]
Chinwendu	-	Western African, Igbo
Maynard	MAY-nərd	English
Anan (2)	AY-nən (English)	Biblical
Melanthios	-	Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek