challenger

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Lens are, in the general director's words, one of the "challenger clubs", operating with only the 10th-highest wage bill in the league.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

We have also heard from the largest general-merchandise retailers that they are seeing broader and stronger growth from what they call challenger brands, such as private labels.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Corona could be strongest challenger on Orange Lutheran’s side and plays JSerra in a 6 p.m. opener on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Asked what he thought of his challenger, Orban told the BBC: "He left Fidesz, that's all."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They brought out the official square wooden table for the challenger to stand on, and from the moment Maniac climbed up, you could tell the Knot was in big trouble.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli