unopposed

Example Sentences

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She has held the seat for about three decades, repeatedly fending off Democratic challengers, and ran unopposed in her primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He is running unopposed and describes himself as “a solid no” for data centers, unlike Massingill, who chose not to seek reelection.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

So the Chilean team took the field unopposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He is believed to have widespread support among the party membership, although there was no leadership election as he was unopposed.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The surprised Japanese there had retreated back from the beaches and the first landings had gone almost unopposed.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac