challenger
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She came to national prominence in 2009 as leader of the fledgling, populist Wildrose Party and turned it into a challenger to the Progressive Conservatives, who had governed Alberta since 1971.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
In New Jersey’s fifth district, five-term Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer is expected to cruise to re-election, as he’s in a safe seat for his party and he didn’t face a primary challenger.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Britain's Benn, 29, was made the WBC's number one challenger in December despite not fighting at welterweight since February 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
His challenger will be identified as “Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr.” with no party affiliation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Bellatrix spun on the spot, roaring with laughter at the sight of her new challenger.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Businesses face an array of challengers, however, so the economy isn’t firing on all cylinders.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The trial’s results show that orforglipron, which was developed by Eli Lilly, can be considered one of semaglutide’s most credible challengers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
The Chinese challengers Seedance, Kling and Alibaba’s HappyHorse have rapidly closed the gap on cinematic realism and have upstaged their American rivals by undercutting them on cost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
In a third round that saw challengers rise but ultimately fall away, Wyndham Clark stood firm to position himself as the overwhelming favourite to win a second US Open title.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
It then turned and faced its challengers, let out a terrible roar, and disappeared with its kill.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
