challenger
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A poll published Monday suggested that Le Pen would easily lead the first round of voting in the elections next year, and would defeat any challenger in the second round run-off to win the Elysee.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
He followed Naz in leaving the gym, linking up with one of its greatest exports, three-time world title challenger Herol 'Bomber' Graham.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Bass is now in a fight for reelection against challenger Nithya Raman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Now, seeking a third term, he is in a neck-and-neck race with Genta Koja, a youthful challenger backed by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 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
They warn in a note that extra pricing transparency may lead consumers to increasingly weigh fees against benefits, which may support challengers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch, who are both in their 70s and have collectively been in office for more than six decades, fended off younger and leftier challengers.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
The UN labour agency chief will face two challengers for his job after a former Peruvian foreign minister entered the race at the last minute, the final candidate list showed Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
It was, ultimately, victory in chaos, but Alonso will need to find a way to control matches if Chelsea are to become title challengers, with a trip to Arsenal next.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
It then turned and faced its challengers, let out a terrible roar, and disappeared with its kill.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
