challenger

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Jordan Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

China has emerged as the sole credible challenger to the U.S. in the race for artificial-intelligence leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

If these Chinese companies prove to be a successful challenger, more investors will look to fund Chinese LLM developers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Norway's Hovland remains his closest challenger after a stunning birdie at the 17th kept him in the hunt.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

‘Don’t believe what strangers say of themselves either! I am not a fighter. But it would be politer in any case for the challenger to say who he is.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien