4
failure
4
nonstarter
3
loser
2
underdog
1
also-ran(noun, challenger)
1
dud
1
unfortunate
1
washout
0
bankrupt
0
insolvent
0
non-starter
0
unsuccessful candidate
0
unsuccessful challenger
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