challenge
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There is little space for how early Christian ideas were variously used both to reinforce and to challenge aspects of the slave system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"It was a huge logistical challenge," Jakob, another German soldier, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The results challenge the traditional idea that intestinal epithelial cells are primarily temporary responders whose main role is to serve as a barrier.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Other council areas will face Inverclyde's depopulation challenge in the coming years.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Giving lessons “on the hoof,” as it were, was proving to be a mighty challenge.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Toyota’s strategy of bringing more models and production to the U.S. reflects its own challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"Everyone's challenges are different. But you can't make the assumption that the person with high support needs is always having a harder time. They will in some regards, but not in all."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The result challenges the long-held view that the hormone's benefits are primarily tied to its effects on appetite and body weight.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
SeaWorld has faced a number of challenges since the 2010s, many stemming from the intense public criticism over its captive orca breeding program, which the company ended in 2016.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
According to Gardullo, there is an important positive side to these challenges as well.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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Former AFL Women's star Kate McCarthy was among those who challenged that framing, noting: "Players don't simply 'find themselves in situations'."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“We remain focused on improving execution while continuing to navigate a housing market challenged by affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates and inconsistent consumer confidence due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He later challenged the fine, with 3GS, the company contracted to hand out fines on behalf of Bristol City Council, admitting it was a case of mistaken identity.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Channel 4 defended the show, saying there is "considerable public debate on various aspects of ADHD" and it "is legitimate for that debate to be explored and for conventional understandings to be challenged".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The goddess went forthwith to the hut where the maiden lived and challenged her to a contest.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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“As unpleasant as it is to have to go to war, it can actually be a useful forcing function to make sure that we’ll be prepared for something much more strategically challenging in the future.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Space Force opened a window for proposals from more companies, but the extremely specific criteria and a challenging timeline kept other potential bidders out of the mix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Danny Murphy: Liverpool might need a bit more time before they are challenging for the title again.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Listing potential buyers should the Dodgers be for sale is challenging because the estimated value of the franchise is so much greater than almost any other MLB team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The college had a more extensive and challenging curriculum than did the one at Geauga Seminary.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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