champion

Example Sentences

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The five-time champion from Norway had dominated the classical game for nearly a decade, before electing not to defend his title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The 2013 US Open champion is tougher than most and despite his longevity still relishes the fight for the biggest titles, the ones that are hardest to win.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Now, facing the toughest reelection battle of her career, Bass is marketing herself in a way that might surprise some Angelenos: She’s running as a champion of change.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

His exit cleared the way for a new generation of super grandmasters, including Ding Liren, the first world champion from China, and Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest undisputed champion in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When I went to bed that night I had a dream about him doing a whole bunch of four-and-a-half-second fights until he became world champion.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen