incumbent

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Historically - both in the 1970s and over the past few years - incumbent governments across the world have been punished by voters in such moments.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

You will see AI adopted on top of existing applications at the core of running an enterprise, and incumbent software players will build some of those applications.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Earlier this year Pratt, a Republican, announced that he would be running for mayor of Los Angeles in the upcoming mayoral election, challenging incumbent Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Facing a popular Labor incumbent and a young, recently selected opposition leader, One Nation campaigned widely, recruiting prominent former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi to lead its ticket, and running candidates in every electorate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It was also incumbent upon them to attend to his personal wants.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok