challenger

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

And in his opening public remarks, Xi messaged the U.S. and China should avoid “the Thucydides trap,” where the world’s foremost power and its rising challenger are doomed to go to war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 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

At a news conference Wednesday, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, Bass’ challenger in the November mayoral election, said the city should also join the competition to take over LAHSA’s duties.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

Asked about potential challengers in the race, in addition to Antonelli, Russell said Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who qualified eighth after a difficult session, "is going to be a threat".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 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

Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch, who are both in their 70s and have collectively been in office for more than six decades, fended off younger and leftier challengers.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026

It then turned and faced its challengers, let out a terrible roar, and disappeared with its kill.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba