71.   Serious clothes for a serious contender.

72.   Six more much-needed steps toward the credibility threshold, the barrier that separates wannabe candidates from serious contenders.

73.   Some who enter the political arena simply are not serious candidates or serious contenders.

74.   So far, no serious contenders have emerged.

75.   That price makes the Sephia LS a serious contender in the window sticker derby.

76.   The Broncos believe they are serious contenders for Sanders, because he has a good relationship with coach Mike Shanahan.

77.   The Democratic challenger boldly promises to introduce an income tax, and manages to remain a serious contender.

78.   The guy has got himself a good hot rod and is a serious contender to win the Winston Cup championship.

79.   The money has catapulted Gramm into the ranks of serious contenders.