challenging
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“It’s going to be incredibly challenging to keep hiking in the environment when economic growth is close to zero,” said Wieladek.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The report said "the sudden influx of challenging DNA samples strained the capacity" of the laboratory.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The venue’s floor-level performance space can make sightlines a little challenging, but the energy more than makes up for it.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Symptoms may not appear until five to 15 years after exposure, making diagnosis and treatment particularly challenging.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Singing a 3rd or 6th away from the melody is very challenging, as the tendency is for singers to slip from their parts into unison with the melody.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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