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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
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“Gains from here are going to be a little bit more challenged, unless we can get some of those issues resolved in the Middle East.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Nvidia’s new AI chip for personal computers, unveiled Monday, challenged Intel’s core market.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The government challenged that decision in the Court of Session, sparking a lengthy series of complex appeals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When Antonio Villaraigosa challenged James Hahn in 2001 and 2005, Sonenshein said, Hahn drew support from the Black community and the Valley, Villaraigosa from Latinos and liberals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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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