challenged

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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

However, in his interim report, he challenged the narrative that young people do not want to work, saying that 84% of Neets surveyed said they want a job or training.

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

Flemish-Artois Coastal Environmental Defense Assembly, an environmental group known as ADELFA, challenged the decision in November last year, arguing the permit should be withdrawn because the facility violated local planning rules.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Cobb challenged him and asked where he was going.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson