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incumbent

[in-kuhm-buhnt] / ɪnˈkʌm bənt /
ADJECTIVE
obligatory
Synonyms
Antonyms


NOUN
officeholder
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Affordability and data centers have been an issue in all three, and Georgia voters ousted two incumbent commissioners in November.

From The Wall Street Journal

If an AI tool such as Cowork can autonomously handle a wide range of complicated workflows, investors fear it could reduce the need for specialized solutions and reduce subscription revenues for incumbents.

From MarketWatch

The incumbent financial firms argue that the loss of deposits will hit smaller banks especially hard.

From The Wall Street Journal

UBS analysts suggest quantum computing could disrupt traditional software incumbents, similar to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

He said he would vote for the incumbent, adding that, in his view, Wine was "not ready to lead".

From Barron's