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skirmishers

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plural of skirmisher

as in challengers

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Feely will either face Democratic primary challengers former state legislator Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods, a former television news anchor endorsed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Residents have 10 challengers to choose from – including rapper and activist Luther Campbell and former Broward County mayor Dale Holness – making their decision even more complicated.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 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

Definition of defendants

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Some have blamed the athlete-plaintiffs for treating college sports more as a professional career than a college experience.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
In claiming a potential violation of the injunction, the plaintiffs pointed to the presence of Nexstar CEO Perry Sook and others on the board of Tegna.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 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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One of the strongest contenders who could challenge Reyes is Mia Donadio, who returns with the experience of participating last year in Miss Universe Cuba.

— Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
All of the focus this weekend, though, will be about the fight on the field between two title contenders.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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