challenger
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Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s most important challenger in Israel’s election, recently reflected on what military service taught him about leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Butts is running for a fifth term, and his main challenger is Gloria Gray, an Inglewood City Council member.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
In 2020 she trailed her Democratic challenger in pre-election polling.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Graham was up for reelection against a well-funded challenger, Jaime Harrison, and had a crowded fundraising schedule, said Tongour, but they eventually found a time.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Your Grace," he said, "shall 1 summon a new challenger for Brune, or proceed with the next tilt?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Walmart and Amazon have become more formidable challengers since then.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Asked about potential challengers in the race, in addition to Antonelli, Russell said Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who qualified eighth after a difficult session, "is going to be a threat".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Barrera acknowledged his primary win over the other Democratic challengers was largely thanks to the CTA, which he said “made all the difference.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
It then turned and faced its challengers, let out a terrible roar, and disappeared with its kill.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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