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skirmishers

noun

plural of skirmisher

as in challengers

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In an extraordinarily fast ruling, the justices heard arguments on both cases last week, took a brief recess, and then immediately made an oral ruling from the bench in favor of the challengers.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Missouri State Auditor Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has both Republican and Democratic challengers in his bid for a second term.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of challengers

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One of the defendants, Edward James Porter of Berwyn, allegedly called an unnamed witness on July 31 and threatened to kill them and their family, according to an affidavit.

— Josh Kelety, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Emails sent to addresses listed in an affidavit for one of the defendants went unanswered.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of defendants

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The complaint says Chase provided no explanation and gave the plaintiffs about 60 days to move their money, notify business partners and establish relationships with other banks.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers are making moves in the midst of an ongoing court battle between the NCAA and plaintiffs involved in a court case that could have major ramifications on the upcoming season.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of plaintiffs

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The film follows the five-day competition at the Navajo Nation Fair, where seven contestants are evaluated in a series of events designed to test their knowledge of Navajo culture and language.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
A number of the contestants had evidently brought their own cheering sections.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of contestants

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The debate between Medicare for All and Medicare by Choice advocates is shaping up to be an interesting one in the coming years.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
But in Michigan and other battleground states the administration hopes to win over come the November midterms, state officials and Medicaid advocates are bracing for changes to Medicaid that will significantly alter enrollment rates and eligibility.

— Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of advocates

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Once the world of soccer is no longer in the immediate wake of the equity venture controversy, more contenders could emerge.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Stanek has spent enough time around the league to understand why contenders value experienced bullpen arms on short-term contracts and the Cardinals might have originally picked him up with the hopes of moving him at this point.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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