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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
Synonyms


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While the FCC has approved the deal, the transaction is on hold, as it has been challenged in court by a bipartisan group of state attorneys general as well as by rival DirecTV.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Lawyers for the second woman's onscreen husband said he had challenged details of her account.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Restructuring at some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies following the pandemic has challenged the industry for life-science tools and diagnostics products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ngannou also challenged legendary former UFC champion Jon Jones to a bout in MVP MMA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

At any given moment, their freedom could be challenged.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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