challenger
Example Sentences
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His top GOP challenger, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, was backed by 10%, the poll showed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The Republican primary in the state’s Fourth Congressional District is a contest between seven-term incumbent and MIT graduate Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Streeting is popular on the right of Labour, while a would-be challenger on the left could be former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Late last week, it appeared likely that Starmer might survive in the medium term, not least because no plausible challenger seemed ready to tangle with Labour’s complicated rules for ousting a party leader.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The tennis challenger starts strong but soon loses confidence in his playing.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
