challenger

Example Sentences

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The fact that Djokovic remains the most plausible challenger to Sinner is a damning indictment on the rest of the men's tour.

From BBC • May 23, 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

The filings show City Controller Kenneth Mejia has a far smaller war chest than challenger Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his role as a senior vice president at Hackman Capital Partners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The Republican primary in the state’s Fourth Congressional District is a contest between seven-term incumbent and MIT graduate Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But the markings here were strong: the challenger hunted this territory, and the threat in his scent was unmistakable.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker