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Definition of Challengers
1. challenger [n] - See also: challenger
Lexicographical Neighbors of Challengers
Literary usage of Challengers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Beauties of England and Wales, Or, Delineations, Topographical by John Britton, Edward Wedlake Brayley, Joseph Nightingale, James Norris Brewer, John Evans, John Hodgson, Francis Charles Laird, Frederic Shoberl, John Bigland, Thomas Rees, Thomas Hood, John Harris (1816)
"... residence of him and his successors, called Durham Place, in the Strand, where,
in 1540, was held a most magnificent feast, given by the challengers of ..."
2. Nominating Systems: Direct Primaries Versus Conventions in the United States by Ernst Christopher Meyer (1902)
"To repress suspicions of foul play and to insure fairness in the conduct of the
primary election, party challengers ought to be permitted to be present at ..."
3. Jewett's Manual for Election Officers and Voters in the State of New York by Freeborn G. Jewett (1917)
"Section 350. Opening the polls. 351. Persons within the guard-rail. 352. Watchers;
challengers; electioneering. 354. General duties of ballot clerks. 365. ..."
4. The Golden Rule, Or, The Royal Law of Equity Explained by John Goodman (1688)
"... made for them by Challengers, Accepters, and Seconds. By 1. Cornier DD Frequent
and Fervent Prayer according to Scripture and Primitive ..."
5. An Apologie for Poetrie by Philip Sidney (1891)
"Among whom as principall challengers step forth the morrall Philosophers : whom
... challengers ..."
6. Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing Containing Lives of the Most by Henry Downes Miles (1906)
"Among the challengers of Sayers's remarkable position as a 10-stone Champion we
find— mum ... challengers ..."
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