challenger

Example Sentences

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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

A slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger.

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

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

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

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov