challenger

Example Sentences

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While polls tipped Cepeda to finish ahead of his right-wing challenger, official results showed that he trailed, with 41% of votes compared to De la Espriella's 43.7%, with almost all ballots counted.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The third challenger, Carmenlina Minasova, is a medical professional who lives in the Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

East San Fernando Valley incumbent Kelly Gonez faces one challenger, Jose Sagredo, who, as a write-in candidate, will not even have his name on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In briefings to local media, government sources have been more critical, labelling the rumours "wild speculation" -- in German, "wueste Spekulation", a word play seen as a veiled dig at Merz's potential challenger, Wuest.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

David offered himself to Saul to fight Goliath, the Philistine challenger.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli