challenger

Example Sentences

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Earlier on Thursday former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who is also seen as a potential challenger to Sir Keir, said she had resolved her tax affairs with HMRC.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Streeting is popular on the right of Labour, while a would-be challenger on the left could be former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Late last week, it appeared likely that Starmer might survive in the medium term, not least because no plausible challenger seemed ready to tangle with Labour’s complicated rules for ousting a party leader.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Rocío Rivas, 52, is the incumbent and Raquel Zamora, 44, a teacher and counselor, is the challenger.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He stood tall in the icy wind and looked down at the young challenger, and at the dog that lay limp in his arms.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner