challenger

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Now the challenger faces challenges of its own—and its stock is down about 70% over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the president's most persistent Republican critics, was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Park has raised $1.3 million, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed Friday, while challenger Faizah Malik reported about $520,000 in contributions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Verhoeven beat the count, but a follow-up flurry in the closing seconds of the round prompted the referee to step in and wave it off - a decision that looked extremely harsh on the challenger.

From BBC • May 23, 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