Young Pretender
Americannoun
noun
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And finally, the much expected transition, with the Italian legend stepping aside to take charge of the Brazil national team, and the young pretender Alonso returning to the Bernabeu as his successor.
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After being so consistent in the year up to a broken finger, Crawley's torment at the hands of Matt Henry couldn't be coming at a worse time than when a young pretender is knocking on the door.
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It was a Sunday of high scoring in week six of the NFL as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson beat out Washington Commanders' young pretender Jayden Daniels in the feature game of the day.
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Daniel Dubois was the heavyweight champion lacking a crowning moment, but on Saturday the young pretender from Greenwich legitimised his reign.
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The 100m breaststroke competition could be the ultimate showdown between a champion and the young pretender.
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