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"powerful incumbent" refers to a person or company who currently holds a position of strength or influence in a particular field. They have established themselves as a leading force and may have advantages over others, such as experience, resources, or a large customer base.
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«powerful»
«incumbent»
Sentences with «powerful incumbent»
- Vasquez, who has successfully defeated the Queens County Democratic Organization and powerful political figures to maintain her district leadership, is now seeking an uphill fight in a city council race against powerful incumbent Peter Koo. (queens-politics.com)
- In today's competitive landscape, this is not an acceptable tradeoff for a young company, for which speed is one of the few natural advantages over larger, more powerful incumbents. (entrepreneur.com)
- Although Netflix was an early pioneer in online movie streaming, the company faces increasing competition, from powerful incumbent players, content companies and Internet rivals like Comcast, Verizon, Blockbuster / Dish Network, HBO and Amazon. (business.time.com)
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