challenger

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In briefings to local media, government sources have been more critical, labelling the rumours "wild speculation" -- in German, "wueste Spekulation", a word play seen as a veiled dig at Merz's potential challenger, Wuest.

From Barron's • May 29, 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

Park has raised $1.3 million, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed Friday, while challenger Faizah Malik reported about $520,000 in contributions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The challenger went over backwards in sudden collapse, with nothing on his face but blank, blank surprise.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov