challenger
Example Sentences
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East San Fernando Valley incumbent Kelly Gonez faces one challenger, Jose Sagredo, who, as a write-in candidate, will not even have his name on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the president's most persistent Republican critics, was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Middleton gave himself $2.5 million that cycle, despite having little in the way of primary opposition and no Democratic challenger.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
That proved to be enough – and it wasn't all that close, as the challenger coasted to what appears to be a double-digit victory.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The tennis challenger starts strong but soon loses confidence in his playing.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
