- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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Shake Shack recently cut its outlook for the second quarter of 2026, citing a challenging consumer environment and intensifying competition.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Chief Executive Sumit Singh said that despite operating in a more challenging environment, Chewy continues to gain market share, expand profitability and add new customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Ignoring that gap could set up loved ones for issues during an already challenging time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
"Rather than being carried naturally by ice, the evidence points to a deliberate, carefully planned movement across a challenging and varied landscape," Dr. Clarke said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Her lasting legacy to the 587th Bomber Aviation Regiment was in choosing the challenging Pe-2 dive-bomber planes that they flew, and the 587th’s commitment to those planes would have made her proud.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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