challenger

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The 78-year-old's sole challenger Mohamed Farah Samatar got 2.19% of the vote, in a poll boycotted by most of the opposition.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

We have also heard from the largest general-merchandise retailers that they are seeing broader and stronger growth from what they call challenger brands, such as private labels.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Corona could be strongest challenger on Orange Lutheran’s side and plays JSerra in a 6 p.m. opener on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Price, 31, returns to Wales on Saturday to defend her WBA, IBF and WBC belts against challenger Stephanie Pineiro at the Utilita Arena.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

David offered himself to Saul to fight Goliath, the Philistine challenger.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli