challenged

Example Sentences

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Harding challenged Dudamel to a race around the bases, but before the pair could lace up their cleats, Dudamel quickly told him, “You will win.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Zhou challenged his employer in arbitration, which turned into a lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"I challenged the club over my compensation in 1986, but they said they'd paid what they had to," he says.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Liu challenged his employer in arbitration and requested compensation for wrongful termination.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

So, she challenged Auntie to send the city mouse here instead and promised me for the next summer.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith