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champion

[cham-pee-uhn] / ˈtʃæm pi ən /






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Van Gerwen was beaten 6-4 in the third round by Austria's Mensur Suljovic 6-4, while two-time world champion Gary Anderson was upset 6-5 by Lewis Pride in the first round.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Korda, the daughter of former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda, has a history of alternating between indomitability and total futility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Lakers understand the daunting challenge they’re about to face against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Each one of them is an outspoken champion of progressive values.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

And on that day, Bobby Fischer became the first-ever champion to willingly relinquish the title and along with it the chance to compete for the winner’s share of a $5 million purse...five million dollars!

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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