challenger
Example Sentences
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His win over Franklin kept him as number one challenger for the WBO title, so if his team feels he is ready, a fight against the winner of Wardley v Dubois could be next.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Crowds of flag-waving Hungarians have been cheering on their candidates for an election on Sunday, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban and challenger Peter Magyar hold frantic last-minute rallies.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
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
Asked what he thought of his challenger, Orban told the BBC: "He left Fidesz, that's all."
From BBC • Apr. 1, 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
