challenger
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And those fears appeared justified as the challenger struggled to cope with Dubois' relentless pressure.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
California voters will decide this November whether incumbent Shirley Weber will be reelected as secretary of state of California or her challenger, Republican Don Wagner, will replace her.
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
David offered himself to Saul to fight Goliath, the Philistine challenger.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
City overtook them at the top and many believed Arsenal would be the main challengers this season after a strong summer's recruitment.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
More affordable EVs once seen as Tesla challengers that could appeal to the masses are hardly registering in sales data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Judges Robert Wilkins and Judith Rogers concluded that the challengers were likely to succeed on their equal protection claim.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
First, Peter Fitzgerald decided not to run for reelection, clearing the field for challengers and relative newcomers like my husband.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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