- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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Challenging him are centre-right candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Challenging what seem to be the limits of science -- such as 'we cannot make things any smaller' or 'they will break if we do' -- is like walking in the dark.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
Challenging trusts requires clear evidence of fraud at the time of transfer, or that marital funds were improperly transferred after separation.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025
Challenging other nations to emulate the U.S. by guaranteeing some portion of their sovereign debt in gold would demonstrate America’s vision for stable money as the proper foundation for fair trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
Challenging the accuser to mortal combat was a proceeding which found much favour with the warlike spirit of the middle ages.
From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various
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