incumbent
Example Sentences
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The Kentucky incumbent had built his own quirky libertarian brand over the years which endeared him to many on the right.
From Slate • May 20, 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
This serves as an advantage for incumbent security platforms with proprietary data like what Palo Alto Networks has.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Right now the longest incumbent in Downing Street is probably Larry the cat and that is a problem for all of us, not just the mice.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
It was incumbent, thereafter, on each and every child to live up to that legacy.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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