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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
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It’s very hard for people right now and I feel challenged to say how it is better, because I’m working.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But we no longer live exclusively in the age of the physical battlefield; we fight a parallel war in cyberspace, where U.S. dominance is challenged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A broader market rally is challenged by high oil prices, slow non-tech earnings growth, tariffs, and private credit issues.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

When I challenged Scott on this belief, he seemed unbothered.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Why hadn’t I challenged Leo’s birthday in the first place?

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee