challenger

Example Sentences

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Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy are at odds over work-from-home rules.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

While polls tipped Cepeda to finish ahead of his right-wing challenger, official results showed that he trailed, with 41% of votes compared to De la Espriella's 43.7%, with almost all ballots counted.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Now the challenger faces challenges of its own—and its stock is down about 70% over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the president's most persistent Republican critics, was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He was already facing a challenger from outside and would not tolerate the presence of another lone male.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker