unopposed

Example Sentences

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Staton realized when researching state legislation that her two-term Republican state representative, Joshua Meggers, ran unopposed.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Seven City Council incumbents face at least one challenger, while Councilmember Monica Rodriguez is running unopposed to represent her northeast San Fernando Valley district.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Since then, Robin Swann, Steve Aiken, Doug Beattie and Nesbitt again have been handed the leadership unopposed with no noticeable upturn in the once-mighty party's fortunes.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Hainer was re-elected unopposed, winning the support of the vast majority of voting members.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Clarisse has just pulled across the finish line, completely unopposed, and seemed to notice fbt the first time how serious the bird problem was.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan