challenger
Example Sentences
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Earlier on Thursday former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who is also seen as a potential challenger to Sir Keir, said she had resolved her tax affairs with HMRC.
From BBC • May 14, 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
Jordan Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
But in the final set, when the challenger has nothing left to lose, he becomes relaxed again, insouciant, daring.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
