incumbent
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The bubbling feud between Coca-Cola products could shake Diet Coke’s incumbent status at fountain sodas across the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The Kentucky incumbent had built his own quirky libertarian brand over the years which endeared him to many on the right.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
This serves as an advantage for incumbent security platforms with proprietary data like what Palo Alto Networks has.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
All across Europe, incumbent governments have wobbled into the face of economic headwinds and impatient electorates.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“I thank you, ladies. And now, I am afraid that it is incumbent upon us to ask you to recommend to us a fine hotel in the neighborhood.”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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