challenged
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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
“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
The researchers challenged a study published last year claiming the growth of the universe is slowing.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Salmond, a former SNP leader and first minister, challenged the way the investigation was conducted, and in 2019 government lawyers conceded the process had been unlawful and procedurally unfair.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Alexander turned to Penelope and whispered, “That was mistake. Foo, foo, fooooo is a war call. I think I just challenged her to a fight.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
