challenge
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Last year, Prince Harry lost a legal challenge in which he sought to overturn a decision that had downgraded his security after his move to the US.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
I want to make sure that her wishes are properly documented and that she is protected from any potential challenge to the new will.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The landscape presented its own challenge: It is littered with ammunition, the legacy of a World War II battle in which the invading U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
What was the challenge of getting that mix right?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
He was glad that Chip didn’t challenge that one.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
"Guess what this is for?" he challenges us, grinning.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Which, as well as posing its own set of unique challenges that curtailed my reporting, is also a bizarre way to treat a victim of a crime.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
In a statement on Thursday, the company said its financial situation was due to "external economic challenges".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Stansbury visited the WSJ Leadership Institute’s office recently to talk about why he and CEO Kate Johnson decided to focus on work culture and also to talk about his key challenges since joining the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Radio was an escape from the challenges and concerns of their lives.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
“We remain focused on improving execution while continuing to navigate a housing market challenged by affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates and inconsistent consumer confidence due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Raman asked off mic as Bass challenged her to step down from all her boards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Former AFL Women's star Kate McCarthy was among those who challenged that framing, noting: "Players don't simply 'find themselves in situations'."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
It is not the first time a Sainsbury's facial recognition system - supplied by technology firm Facewatch - has led to an innocent shopper being challenged.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
We shall see, however, that over the years this basic pattern went through ever more severe crises that challenged its ability to survive.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Jeanie Buss, whom Walter had agreed could remain as the Lakers’ governor for five years, is challenging her siblings’ decision to sell the family’s 17.8% stake in the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The bond market’s rollercoaster ride this week created a more challenging environment for CFOs considering issuing debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The results suggest that challenging decisions are not handled simply by increasing activity within this network.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Danny Murphy: Liverpool might need a bit more time before they are challenging for the title again.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Maybe if I’d trained more, spent longer hours practicing in the gym, mastered more challenging skills—like the Amanar—I might be feeling less scared.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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