in contention (for something)

成語所屬單字contention

in contention (for something) — 慣用語

1. Having a possibility to win or achieve something.

1.慣用語
釋義

有機會獲勝

Having a possibility to win or achieve something.

例句

Maya is still in contention for the lead role in the play.

Only two candidates remain in contention for the job.