challenger
Example Sentences
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Any challenger wanting to trigger a leadership contest must be an MP and have the backing of 81 Labour MPs.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The crowd was a mix of older and younger supporters, who were excited to see a challenger to Meng, the 13-year incumbent in the district.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy are at odds over work-from-home rules.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
In briefings to local media, government sources have been more critical, labelling the rumours "wild speculation" -- in German, "wueste Spekulation", a word play seen as a veiled dig at Merz's potential challenger, Wuest.
From Barron's • May 29, 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
