challenger

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Feldstein Soto’s challenger in the city attorney’s race, John McKinney, said the public deserves immediate answers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

We have also heard from the largest general-merchandise retailers that they are seeing broader and stronger growth from what they call challenger brands, such as private labels.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

If so, the two-time world title challenger has shared the ring with the likes of Vitali Klitschko, David Haye, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

That's complemented by 15 assists, 14 of those coming in Serie A for the league leaders, which is one every other game and double his nearest challenger.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Which is why, after leaving it outside for a year, Mr. Cobble took it down and kept it in a secret place inside the store and brought it out only to meet a challenger.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli