challenger
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Wes Streeting, Sir Keir's former health secretary who was seen as a possible challenger to Burnham until he endorsed him last month, said on X: "This is extremely welcome."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
As campaign season warms up, I’d like to know if Mayor Karen Bass and her challenger, Councilmember Nithya Raman, agree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
If no challenger comes forward to replace him, Burnham could be prime minister as early as mid-July.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
This represents a dramatic shift from the last time Meng faced a primary challenger in 2020, when Meng defeated Meliquiades Gagarin with 65% support to their 20% support, with another candidate receiving around 14% support.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
My eyes wander to the girl she just picked out to be her next challenger.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
The trial’s results show that orforglipron, which was developed by Eli Lilly, can be considered one of semaglutide’s most credible challengers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
First, the court explained that any decision made by the DHS secretary is unreviewable by courts, unless the challengers bring a claim under the U.S.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Repeatedly, U.S. district judges agreed with the challengers and ruled the administration’s decisions were “arbitrary” and unreasonable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
In a third round that saw challengers rise but ultimately fall away, Wyndham Clark stood firm to position himself as the overwhelming favourite to win a second US Open title.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Here and there a loop stuck out, maybe big enough to stick your pinky finger through, pitiful testimony to the challengers who had tried and failed.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
