champ

Example Sentences

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While the defending Olympic champ has done well enough to make the final, the United States team…well the U.S. might be ridiculously, historically, next-level good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The former heavyweight champ has lent his face to an ad campaign with the slogan "Eat Real Food," as opposed to ultra-processed products that are popular in America.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"Go on, champ," Mick encouraged as she began her eighth lap.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Ohio State will have a bye week before its Halloween meeting with USC at the Coliseum, and so will the defending champ, Indiana, which USC will face in Bloomington on Nov. 14.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Bruiser Bulk—ain’t he the Upper Midwest heavyweight champ?

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen