challenger

Example Sentences

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Election results are still trickling in for primary races across California, including in Los Angeles, where incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is up against reality-star-turned challenger Spencer Pratt to lead the city.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The crowd was a mix of older and younger supporters, who were excited to see a challenger to Meng, the 13-year incumbent in the district.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Any challenger wanting to trigger a leadership contest must be an MP and have the backing of 81 Labour MPs.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Grose said Bains is probably a stronger challenger than Villegas in a district that’s still a reach for Democrats — even if “either one could probably beat Valadao if 2026 is a big Democratic wave.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The challenger went over backwards in sudden collapse, with nothing on his face but blank, blank surprise.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov