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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
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It lost nine million daily users of its core social-media app in North America over the last three years, and an activist investor earlier this year challenged its strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

A group of transgender service members and prospective recruits challenged the policy under the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

However, this stereotype is being challenged by those who welcome an alternative crowd to events.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

“We’re going to need the depth of this roster,” Riley said, “and we obviously challenged that in the fourth quarter, and obviously didn’t respond the way we wanted.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

I could have challenged the sandwich to a duel.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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