challenger

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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

Price, 31, returns to Wales on Saturday to defend her WBA, IBF and WBC belts against challenger Stephanie Pineiro at the Utilita Arena.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That's complemented by 15 assists, 14 of those coming in Serie A for the league leaders, which is one every other game and double his nearest challenger.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Raising its recommendation to outperform from neutral on the stock’s recent weakness, the investment bank publishes a note highlighting what its analysts call the challenger telco’s compelling value proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"Your Grace," he said, "shall 1 summon a new challenger for Brune, or proceed with the next tilt?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin