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

Burrows is a former police officer who was unopposed for the post, which is regarded as one of the toughest in Northern Ireland politics.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 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 unopposed pressure launched the airlock like a cannonball as the Hab's atmosphere explosively escaped through the breach.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir