unopposed

Example Sentences

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Staton realized when researching state legislation that her two-term Republican state representative, Joshua Meggers, ran unopposed.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Seven City Council incumbents face at least one challenger, while Councilmember Monica Rodriguez is running unopposed to represent her northeast San Fernando Valley district.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The distance between Amad and his full-back allowed him to dribble at the defender unopposed before assisting Bryan Mbeumo.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

Hainer was re-elected unopposed, winning the support of the vast majority of voting members.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

He had become chief minister of the KwaZulu homeland with the tacit support of the ANC, and even his launching of Inkatha as a Zulu cultural organization was unopposed by the organization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela