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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
Synonyms


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But that historic advantage is now being challenged on a new frontier: artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Mindy Romero, director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy in California, challenged the narrative that California has a problem and suggested that people should look at the issue from a different perspective.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

A coalition of states had challenged the fee, arguing it hurt their ability to staff publicly run universities, schools and healthcare systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of an interview with NBC after being repeatedly challenged on several claims by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“I’ll do one if you do it first,” I challenged him.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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