challenged

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As expected, the manufacturers of the two drugs also challenged the findings, and their investors appeared unconcerned.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

In their day, Dylan and The Beatles challenged each other not only to eschew taking their own inherent greatness for granted, but to accept the risks that being a true artist demands.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Even sophisticated U.S. and allied defenses in the Gulf have been challenged by Iran’s drones and missiles, most of which still depend on communications links that could be disrupted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Home Office decisions to reject an asylum applicant can be challenged, and potentially overturned, in the courts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Because Hamilton had been challenged, he had the choice of weapons.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis