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Example sentences for: challengers

How can you use “challengers” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

He's trying, in effect, to give John a gold watch, to cast him as a senator for the past--a strategy often discussed in politics but seldom fully executed, as challengers usually turn to harder-edged negatives.
Incumbents have an even bigger edge over challengers.
And he hopes to level the playing field for challengers and incumbents by providing free airtime for candidates.
In Vermont, liberal challengers to independent Rep.
Specter will return next fall to defend his title against three new challengers.