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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
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A group of transgender service members and prospective recruits challenged the policy under the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

“We’re going to need the depth of this roster,” Riley said, “and we obviously challenged that in the fourth quarter, and obviously didn’t respond the way we wanted.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

The researchers challenged a study published last year claiming the growth of the universe is slowing.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

The Danish company was a leader in the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss category but has seen its lead challenged by Eli Lilly and smaller competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

I could have challenged the sandwich to a duel.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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