challenger

And those fears appeared justified as the challenger struggled to cope with Dubois' relentless pressure.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

White Claw maker Mark Anthony Brands is getting in on the burgeoning hard sports drink category with RefreshAde, a challenger brand to SuperLyte and SportsAde.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A poll published Monday suggested that Le Pen would easily lead the first round of voting in the elections next year, and would defeat any challenger in the second round run-off to win the Elysee.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

But the markings here were strong: the challenger hunted this territory, and the threat in his scent was unmistakable.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

They warn in a note that extra pricing transparency may lead consumers to increasingly weigh fees against benefits, which may support challengers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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

Some 200 qualifiers from last year's Easdale event and others around the world will compete along with 200 challengers, selected by ballot because the contest is so oversubscribed.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

The UN labour agency chief will face two challengers for his job after a former Peruvian foreign minister entered the race at the last minute, the final candidate list showed Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

First, Peter Fitzgerald decided not to run for reelection, clearing the field for challengers and relative newcomers like my husband.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama