challenger

Example Sentences

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If he does not face a challenger, he could become prime minister as early as 17 July.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Any challenger would likely find it difficult to secure the support of the 81 of Labour's 403 MPs needed to join a race.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Verhoeven beat the count, but a follow-up flurry in the closing seconds of the round prompted referee Mark Lyson to step in and wave it off - a decision that looked harsh on the challenger.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The little guy had booked a hotel, flown in from Texas and was on the edge of his very expensive seat to see the rematch between heavyweight champion Joe Louis and challenger Max Schmeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The absence of an Eiffel challenger continued to frustrate Burnham.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson