skirmishers

noun

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plural of skirmisher
as in challengers

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  1. challengers
  2. plaintiffs
  3. defendants
  4. contestants
  5. contenders
Noun
  • Potential mayoral challengers hit send on opinion pieces.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fox News reported that the other three GOP congressmen are being floated as possible challengers to Johnson in January.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of challengers
Noun
  • The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of plaintiffs
Noun
  • The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit names as defendants the State Board of Education and members of the Orange County and Volusia County school boards.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of defendants
Noun
  • Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last contender left standing.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.
    Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • After a tumultuous ending in Baltimore, Johnson will be paying the Ravens seasons greetings when the Texans host them on Christmas Day in a key AFC matchup between two playoff contenders.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Luckily for the venerable streaming service, the first set of games features four contenders who have all clinched playoff spots.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of contenders
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