challenger
Example Sentences
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Just 18 months ago, Sarwar looked like a contender for the job of first minister - a serious challenger to the SNP's John Swinney.
From BBC
This means that when a hub reaches critical mass it can survive policy errors that would cripple a challenger.
PSG have now won seven straight league matches, although they remain under pressure from surprise challengers Lens, who briefly moved top on Saturday and sit just two points behind.
From Barron's
In the other five City Council races, challengers will try to unseat incumbents.
From Los Angeles Times
The challenger was met by a chorus of jeers on his ring walk, the 7,500-capacity arena close to full and firmly partisan.
From BBC
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