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challenger

[chal-in-jer] / ˈtʃæl ɪn dʒər /
NOUN
contestant
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Graham was up for reelection against a well-funded challenger, Jaime Harrison, and had a crowded fundraising schedule, said Tongour, but they eventually found a time.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

And in his opening public remarks, Xi messaged the U.S. and China should avoid “the Thucydides trap,” where the world’s foremost power and its rising challenger are doomed to go to war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Which is why, after leaving it outside for a year, Mr. Cobble took it down and kept it in a secret place inside the store and brought it out only to meet a challenger.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

City's data indicates their current squad will not peak for another two to three years - but also projects they are likely be among the title challengers this season.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Barrera acknowledged his primary win over the other Democratic challengers was largely thanks to the CTA, which he said “made all the difference.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

More affordable EVs once seen as Tesla challengers that could appeal to the masses are hardly registering in sales data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Here and there a loop stuck out, maybe big enough to stick your pinky finger through, pitiful testimony to the challengers who had tried and failed.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli


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