challenger

Example Sentences

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Germany's Alexander Zverev is the nearest challenger in terms of ranking and has long been predicted to win a Grand Slam.

From BBC

And it is far from certain that OpenAI will be able to fully live up to its commitments, especially if AI demand falters overall or ascendant challengers like Google and Anthropic supplant ChatGPT’s position.

From The Wall Street Journal

Boulter had the opportunity to earn extra ranking points in the WTA 125 challenger event in France last week but opted not to play after sustaining a hip injury in Hong Kong in October.

From BBC

Kylie is the biggest challenger for Christmas number one, with this sparkly bauble of pop frivolity.

From BBC

Sullivan thinks Ayotte has enough support in the state to hold off a challenger for the time being.

From Salon