Sentence examples for serious opponents from inspiring English sources
When faced with serious opponents, however, they demurred.
His most serious opponents were crushed in the parliamentary elections three months ago.
Technically, he restored democracy in 2002, but he has rigged elections to keep serious opponents out of office.
They have continued to insist that true democracy requires reforms in the electoral council and the inclusion of serious opponents.
On his return he obtained the chief influence with his father, but he had serious opponents among a group of powerful prelates who aspired to hold state offices.
Mr. Obama was not one of those; two serious opponents in Illinois self-destructed, smoothing his path to election in November 2004.
He may even be elected without a serious opponent.
David Cameron faces a serious opponent on the campaign trail.
Only Richard H. Baker, a Republican seeking a sixth House term, faced a serious opponent, Marjorie McKeithen, a lawyer in Baton Rouge.
Mr. Daley, a 64-year-old Democrat, begins his campaign without the worry of a serious opponent.
Some Wisconsin state senator may ultimately emerge as a serious opponent to Walker in a statewide recall of the governor.
