Sentence examples for a serious opponent from inspiring English sources

He may even be elected without a serious opponent.

David Cameron faces a serious opponent on the campaign trail.

Some Wisconsin state senator may ultimately emerge as a serious opponent to Walker in a statewide recall of the governor.

Cutting his government's term after less than two years appeared desperate – but, lacking a serious opponent, Bibi was slated to win.

But for the first time in recent years, he has a serious opponent, who seems to be campaigning harder than he is.

Even a terrible collapse at the polls is unlikely to persuade a serious opponent to join token left-wing candidates from the party to mount a challenge to Mr Brown.DAIMLERCHRYSLER has suffered the effects of depreciation in the car market.

The changes could provide an opening to Mr. Zardari's most serious opponent, Nawaz Sharif, a metals industry magnate, by allowing him to become prime minister once again.

But DeLay has a serious Democratic opponent in 2006, Nick Lampson.

That court action has also created a competitive race for Assemblywoman Gloria Davis, a 22-year incumbent who has not had a serious primary opponent since 1986.

If the Republican nominee for governor doesn't have a serious Democratic opponent in next year's general election, that candidate will be free to help others on the ballot.

McCain had never faced a serious primary opponent for his Senate seat, and now he was going to have to defend his position on global warming to hard-core conservative voters.