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

After being re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023, he is approaching another election year in 2027.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

He had run unopposed at the last election, his fourth.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

The surprised Japanese there had retreated back from the beaches and the first landings had gone almost unopposed.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac