challenger
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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
He followed Naz in leaving the gym, linking up with one of its greatest exports, three-time world title challenger Herol 'Bomber' Graham.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Dan J. Sullivan Jr.’s sudden interest in high office has created a conundrum for 61-year-old Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, who is waging a close battle with Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The absence of an Eiffel challenger continued to frustrate Burnham.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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This time around, City prefer to keep their projections under wraps - but five wins from five Premier League games have prompted predictions from supporters and pundits they will again be the Gunners' closest challengers.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
They warn in a note that extra pricing transparency may lead consumers to increasingly weigh fees against benefits, which may support challengers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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
Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch, who are both in their 70s and have collectively been in office for more than six decades, fended off younger and leftier challengers.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Here and there a loop stuck out, maybe big enough to stick your pinky finger through, pitiful testimony to the challengers who had tried and failed.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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