challenger
Example Sentences
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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
A challenger pointed out that if “Ring My Bell” was guaranteed to bring abundance, then all the members of Gen X who heard the track in 1979 would be rich by now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Seven City Council incumbents face at least one challenger, while Councilmember Monica Rodriguez is running unopposed to represent her northeast San Fernando Valley district.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
A new challenger also emerged on Sunday when Senator Paloma Valencia won a center-right primary by a wide margin.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
But in the final set, when the challenger has nothing left to lose, he becomes relaxed again, insouciant, daring.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
