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challenger

[chal-in-jer] / ˈtʃæl ɪn dʒər /
NOUN
contestant
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Graham was up for reelection against a well-funded challenger, Jaime Harrison, and had a crowded fundraising schedule, said Tongour, but they eventually found a time.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

White Claw maker Mark Anthony Brands is getting in on the burgeoning hard sports drink category with RefreshAde, a challenger brand to SuperLyte and SportsAde.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Her challenger is Herb Morgan, a Republican from San Diego who promises a more aggressive approach to the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A poll published Monday suggested that Le Pen would easily lead the first round of voting in the elections next year, and would defeat any challenger in the second round run-off to win the Elysee.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Petrosian resigned on the forty-sixth move, and Bobby Fischer was the new challenger for the World Championship.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Asked about potential challengers in the race, in addition to Antonelli, Russell said Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who qualified eighth after a difficult session, "is going to be a threat".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, who is fending off his own challengers for the party chair, said on Monday he remained committed to the coalition but would need changes to Merz’s economic plans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Barrera acknowledged his primary win over the other Democratic challengers was largely thanks to the CTA, which he said “made all the difference.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

It then turned and faced its challengers, let out a terrible roar, and disappeared with its kill.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba


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