challenger

Example Sentences

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Her father, a former Los Angeles Unified schools superintendent, is among the challengers seeking to unseat Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times

The winner will become mandatory challenger for the WBC belt held by undisputed bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson.

From BBC

Mr. O’Brien has drawn a challenger in his re-election bid this year, and he deserves it.

From The Wall Street Journal

The defeat and the nature of it will rankle, especially because she was considered a serious challenger for the title.

From Barron's

Last year, Djokovic reached the semi-finals of all four majors - a remarkable feat which showed he remains that duo's nearest challenger based on ability.

From BBC