as in contender
one who strives for the same thing as another
the third-party challenger in the presidential election
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What To Know In November, Trump announced that Ramaswamy, a 2024 GOP presidential contender, and billionaire Musk, one of the president-elect's most prominent supporters, would jointly lead the new department, which aims to increase government efficiency and reduce spending.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025 -
Remember before the season, when some dummy in this space made some assertion that the Bucks and Suns should be considered title contenders?—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The contestants lowered Rob first, followed by Derrick and lastly, Wes, for a total of $15,000 and a chance at earning three shields.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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So there's the idea of former history of the contestants.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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America’s competitors and adversaries are under real and growing pressure, even as their greater isolation draws them closer together.—
Jake Sullivan,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tesla’s largest single assembly plant is in Shanghai, and the company is a fierce competitor in China’s EV market.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Christina Wilkie,Annie Nova,Brian Evans,Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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But Hamas’ main rival, the Palestinian Authority, has little credibility among Gaza’s residents.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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The four-episode series, which launches Jan. 21 on the Roku Channel, will feature guests Logan Paul, Jelly Roll, Travis Barker and Cena’s former WWE rival, the Miz.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Challenger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenger. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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