challenged

Example Sentences

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Milburn challenged the idea that young people were not trying, or were "work-shy, snowflakes, soft".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

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

"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

He also challenged the technology companies to explain to Canadians exactly how they protect their customers’ data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In fact, in some jurisdictions, individuals may “choose” to go to jail as a way to reduce their debt burdens, a practice that has been challenged as unconstitutional.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander