challenging

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With two magical allies — Faizah Malik, who is challenging Councilmember Traci Park, and Board of Education member Rocio Rivas — they saved homes from being bulldozed by corporate villains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The port said they had escalated the "challenging situation" with border authorities, and the change would help clear queues at the terminal and congestion on surrounding roads.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“The objective evidence here shows that, absent Abrego’s successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador, the Government would not have brought this prosecution,” wrote Crenshaw, an Obama appointee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Investors will likely focus on whether Booz Allen can return to sustainable revenue growth in 2027 as national security demand remains healthy and the civil business begins to stabilize following a challenging fiscal 2026.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The men of the 10th Leningrad turned out to be friendly and sympathetic, and were assigned to help train the 587th in battle techniques in their challenging, powerful Pe-2 dive-bombers.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein