challenger

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His challenger Zach Sokoloff says at City Hall those controls are far from enough and that he would provide more rigorous oversight over budgets and services.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Now the challenger faces challenges of its own—and its stock is down about 70% over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the president's most persistent Republican critics, was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Afterwards, WBC mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel entered the ring to make his case.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Petrosian resigned on the forty-sixth move, and Bobby Fischer was the new challenger for the World Championship.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady