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challenger
[ chal-in-jer ]
noun
- a person or thing that challenges.
- Boxing. a boxer who fights a champion for his championship title.
- Radio. interrogator ( def 2 ).
- none Challenger. U.S. Aerospace. the second space shuttle to orbit and return to earth: exploded 1½ min. after launch on Jan. 28, 1986, causing the death of all seven on board.
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- non·chal·leng·er noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
It vaulted McLaren from close to the back to become the closest challengers to dominant Red Bull.
From BBC
It remains unclear whether a serious challenger will enter the race, but if one does, Bass could have a real fight on her hands.
From Los Angeles Times
Spaniard Arteta replaced Unai Emery as Arsenal manager in December 2019 and has helped transform the Gunners into regular title challengers.
From BBC
“It’s a new season. Everybody started equal. We have to fight as a challenger.”
From Los Angeles Times
And the City Hall fires that keep springing up, sparked by Bass blunders, signal that the door has now swung wide open to challengers in next year’s mayoral election.
From Los Angeles Times
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