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

Riquelme has challenged Perez in the election – the first time in 20 years Perez has not stood unopposed – following two seasons in which the club has won no major trophies.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

So the Chilean team took the field unopposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Two-term incumbent Kelly Gonez is unopposed for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In the years following the Revolution it was able to step into this commanding position almost unopposed, because the whole process was represented as an act of collectivization.

From "1984" by George Orwell