challenger

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Asked what he thought of his challenger, Orban told the BBC: "He left Fidesz, that's all."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Raising its recommendation to outperform from neutral on the stock’s recent weakness, the investment bank publishes a note highlighting what its analysts call the challenger telco’s compelling value proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

A new challenger also emerged on Sunday when Senator Paloma Valencia won a center-right primary by a wide margin.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

He stood tall in the icy wind and looked down at the young challenger, and at the dog that lay limp in his arms.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner