skirmishers

plural of skirmisher

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Noun
  • Several other more moderate Republicans lost to challengers who ran to the right of them in the GOP primary.
    Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Other potential challengers include Jordi Termes, the founder of Spanish payments app Bizum.
    Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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
  • Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Ellison's co-defendants, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang, were left free by the courts.
    Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The cert petition was filed after the Hawaii State Supreme Court ruled against the defendants in the case and held that Honolulu’s case should proceed under state law.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Front Man, detective Jun-ho and the Squid Games recruiter (Gong Yoo) are all set to return for the second season while being joined by a brand new cast of contestants including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David and many more.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 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
Noun
  • Other contenders included the Pioneers, Steers, Stars, Mokans, Tornados, Mavericks, Bulls, Plainsmen, Wranglers, Mohawks, Hunters and Scouts.
    Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Possible contenders are exploring taking Johnson on, and the list grows by the day.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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