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
With his mandatory challenger out of the way, Smith keeps his dream of headlining Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium alive and will target some of the biggest names in boxing, including unbeaten American Shakur Stevenson.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The delayed automated people mover at LAX, lags in street improvements and road safety initiatives are some of the challenges that mayoral incumbent Karen Bass or challenger Nithya Raman will face next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
In 2020 she trailed her Democratic challenger in pre-election polling.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
My eyes wander to the girl she just picked out to be her next challenger.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
His challengers are strong: Leguizamo in ‘The Odyssey,’ which has coattails, Giamatti in ‘The Debut,’ Rockwell, who won for Martin McDonagh’s ‘Three Billboards,’ and four-time nominee Norton in ‘The Invite.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 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
City's data indicates their current squad will not peak for another two to three years - but also projects they are likely be among the title challengers this season.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The challengers included Bebe Rebozo and other Nixon friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 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
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