challenger

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The challenger largely kept his cards close to his chest, though he suggested the ultimate achievement would be to outpoint one of boxing's modern greats over 12 rounds.

From BBC • May 21, 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

Streeting is popular on the right of Labour, while a would-be challenger on the left could be former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He also promoted the GOP challenger to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tina Forte, in 2024 as well as Bresnahan’s 2024 campaign.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

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

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov