unopposed
Example Sentences
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They took the capital unopposed after a lightning offensive that swept across Afghanistan, toppling government forces in the wake of the chaotic withdrawal of US-led troops.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Of the county commission's 11 districts, seven featured only Republicans running, with some unopposed.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
As things stand, however, Infantino is due to run unopposed, just as he did in 2023, when he was ushered back into office with one giant round of applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Infantino had looked certain to be unopposed for a fourth term after overseeing a successful World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada until his plans were revealed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Few Alpharetta lawns sprouted campaign signs during the last election season because the area’s four contenders for the state legislature and a new candidate for Congress were all Republicans and ran unopposed.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
