challenger

Example Sentences

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If no challenger comes forward to replace him, Burnham could be prime minister as early as mid-July.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

This represents a dramatic shift from the last time Meng faced a primary challenger in 2020, when Meng defeated Meliquiades Gagarin with 65% support to their 20% support, with another candidate receiving around 14% support.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

It comes as the state's capital Austin raises the profile of its own stock exchange as a challenger to New York, known as "Y'all Street".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

A consultant working with his campaign “is a known longtime supporter” of former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, who is Sen. Sullivan’s principal challenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

‘Don’t believe what strangers say of themselves either! I am not a fighter. But it would be politer in any case for the challenger to say who he is.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien