Meanings of serious challengers in English

Kim Jong-il has prevented any serious challengers through frequent purges of top cadres.

For City, one of three serious challengers for the crown, it was puzzling.

Kilkenny are Kilkenny and Tipperary have enough quality players to be considered serious challengers.

Trump faces no serious challengers for his party's presidential nomination.

Outside of the Republic of Mancunia, the only serious challengers appear to be the champions.

There were no serious challengers and election observers reported problems in the counting and tabulation of votes.

Admittedly Arsenal look serious challengers, but surely Beth Mead's goals will be enough to see them off?

Most states also hold primaries, with Mr Trump's name on the ballots but he has faced no serious challengers.

If Van Gaal can pull all of this business off he will be confident of making United serious challengers.

They moved six points clear with their 5-2 Solitude thrashing of Ballymena United, serious challengers not so long ago.

Carry out a straw poll in the average lunchtime canteen and you will find that there are several serious challengers for that title these days.

Pep Guardiola said he expects Manchester United to be serious challengers for this season's Premier League title once they complete the signing of Harry Maguire.

Cork Harlequins also enhanced their reputation as serious challengers with a 7-2 win over Glenanne at St Mark's school in Tallaght.

"Let us say that I am glad that there were no serious challengers over the last year."