- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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He acknowledges that analysing sweat loss over short intervals up to 20 minutes long "can be challenging" but says his company's products appear effective for 30-minute, or longer, workouts.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Fibromyalgia remains one of the most challenging chronic pain conditions to treat.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
The emphasis on character over action divided critics when the first season premiered - some praised its "intelligence and realism", while others found its measured pace challenging.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Stresses on middle-class Americans stood out for challenging the traditional view that joining the middle class, as many aspire to do, brings financial security.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Whaling first brought people to South Georgia Island, and it was to a whaling station that Endurance headed as its final stop before challenging the Antarctic.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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