challenger

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Lens are, in the general director's words, one of the "challenger clubs", operating with only the 10th-highest wage bill in the league.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

We have also heard from the largest general-merchandise retailers that they are seeing broader and stronger growth from what they call challenger brands, such as private labels.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Corona could be strongest challenger on Orange Lutheran’s side and plays JSerra in a 6 p.m. opener on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

If so, the two-time world title challenger has shared the ring with the likes of Vitali Klitschko, David Haye, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The challenger spun around in surprise, and Pax charged him headlong.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker