challenger
Example Sentences
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China has emerged as the sole credible challenger to the U.S. in the race for artificial-intelligence leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
If these Chinese companies prove to be a successful challenger, more investors will look to fund Chinese LLM developers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Feldstein Soto’s challenger in the city attorney’s race, John McKinney, said the public deserves immediate answers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
While a derby defeat to Lille last weekend did see them lose ground on PSG, Lens remain the most credible challenger to the league leaders heading into this season's final straight.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 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
