challenging
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Learning a language in a systematic way can be challenging, whether in a classroom or from a self-study course.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Richemont reported an acceleration in sales growth for its most recent quarter at a time when the luxury industry confronts challenging market conditions due to economic and geopolitical instability.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Pratt is challenging Mayor Karen Bass in the city’s June 2 mayoral primary.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
But he acknowledged the risks of challenging noisy individuals directly because "you don't know who you are confronting".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“I apologize for challenging you to a duel before, Jack,” he said, “back beneath Malevolent’s castle.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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