challenged

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When challenged about its apparent contradictory position to diplomacy when applied to its own conflicts, Pakistan has said that it tried years of talks that did not yield the security it needed.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

And nearly every attempt to innovate in retirement plans has been challenged in court with false claims of institutional gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

It challenged me and humbled me, lifted me up and shrank me down, sometimes all at once.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama