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skirmishers

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plural of skirmisher

as in challengers

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At this early stage in the competition, Saldivar and the other challengers were focused on redressing the most severe trauma to their synthetic dummies, or zombie heads, as they’re sometimes called to the chagrin of more discreet undertakers.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has both Republican and Democratic challengers in his bid for a second term.

— Jack Harvel July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

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Following a 24-day trial, the jury found an allegation that the defendants laid in wait was true, prosecutors said.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
This meant that the Hus' complaints were justified and ― since an element of a tortious interference claim is that the defendants' conduct was unjustified ― this cause of action by RCA failed as well.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Several class actions were filed by broadcast reporters, podcasters, narrators, and voice actors against Google and other tech companies for using the plaintiffs’ voices to train their AI systems.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Government attorneys argue that the transfers don't violate the injunction because the judge didn't require the plaintiffs to be housed alongside cisgender female inmates or share common spaces with them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of plaintiffs

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Canada were the biggest advocates, with 27 box-throws attempted.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Given the sensitivity of the case, and how its outcome will likely impact Francis’ legacy, any news about the Rupnik trial has been closely followed by victims and their advocates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of advocates

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Spence leaves behind a stellar 28-2 record, including a six-year welterweight reign and wins over top contenders, ending his career on his own terms.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Following a tumultuous term that saw the last Jackson County Executive recalled from office, Jackson County residents will choose from a crowded primary field of contenders for the county’s top seat on August 4.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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