unopposed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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She has held the seat for about three decades, repeatedly fending off Democratic challengers, and ran unopposed in her primary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He is running unopposed and describes himself as “a solid no” for data centers, unlike Massingill, who chose not to seek reelection.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
So the Chilean team took the field unopposed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
District 5 school board member Kelly Gonez is running unopposed for her third term.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
Clarisse has just pulled across the finish line, completely unopposed, and seemed to notice fbt the first time how serious the bird problem was.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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