challenger
Example Sentences
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Meng has not faced a primary challenger since 2020 and has faced few well-organized opponents since her initial election to the House in 2012.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Any challenger wanting to trigger a leadership contest must be an MP and have the backing of 81 Labour MPs.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
While polls tipped Cepeda to finish ahead of his right-wing challenger, official results showed that he trailed, with 41% of votes compared to De la Espriella's 43.7%, with almost all ballots counted.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The third challenger, Carmenlina Minasova, is a medical professional who lives in the Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The tennis challenger starts strong but soon loses confidence in his playing.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
