challenger
Example Sentences
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The third challenger, Carmenlina Minasova, is a medical professional who lives in the Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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
Middleton gave himself $2.5 million that cycle, despite having little in the way of primary opposition and no Democratic challenger.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
That proved to be enough – and it wasn't all that close, as the challenger coasted to what appears to be a double-digit victory.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
But in the final set, when the challenger has nothing left to lose, he becomes relaxed again, insouciant, daring.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
