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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
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Beyond their potential clinical importance, the findings also provide new insight into the fundamental process of skin renewal, helping address a question that has challenged scientists for decades.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Sentencing Kaur in July, Judge William Mousley KC told her "a responsible parent would have challenged their son" and asked their child to "do the right thing".

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Another man who lost his job collecting map data to AI challenged his employer in arbitration and won compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Xavier’s aunt, Elizabeth Amaya, said Tuesday that she challenged the finding of suicide because if not for the fight, she said, Xavier would not have fled the classroom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

He saw the gwythaint was wounded by more than thorns; perhaps an eagle had challenged it, for blood flecked its back and a number of feathers had been torn out.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander


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