He was a leading contender for the post.

他是该职位的主要竞争者。

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The leading contender is the fabled blended-wing body, which replaces the conventional tube with a triangular shape.

先进的混合机翼体，用三角造型代替了传统的管型。

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All the big film studios have also registered interest in the rights, with Sony Pictures a leading contender, according to a person familiar with the situation.

据知情人士表示，所有大型电影制片厂也表达了对该特许经营权的兴趣，索尼影视(Sony Pictures)是领先竞争者。

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But Obame is unlikely to emerge as the leading opposition contender because long-time challenger Pierre Mamboundou remains in the race.

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Whatmore had been seen as a leading contender for the role of India coach.

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Another leading contender is Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a senator and the daughter of a former president.

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Voinovich, the leading contender for the Senate seat held by Glenn, and much of the Ohio delegation.

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