opponent
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He is leading his opponent, former Maine Gov. Janet Mills, by an average of 25 points in polls conducted in February and March.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
In a speech at his campaign headquarters after more than half of the votes had been counted, Orbán said he had called to congratulate his opponent, Péter Magyar, on his victory.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The Lakers are 52-29 and are confident they’ll be ready to face any opponent in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
She announced her candidacy in November 2025, but Mr. Trump said only that he liked both Ms. Stefanik and her GOP opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
She is unsure what to make of it, though despite her skepticism, she hopes it means she will finally be certain who her opponent is.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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