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challenging

[chal-in-jing] / ˈtʃæl ɪn dʒɪŋ /














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Pinpointing the exact timing between earthquakes on the two faults is challenging.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“However, Thursday’s sharp reversal underscores a market that is taking the stairs up but risks the elevator down on any sudden easing headline – making conditions exceptionally challenging for traders,” the bank added.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his job as senior vice president for asset management at Hackman Capital Partners, is challenging Mejia in the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“We recognize there is more work to do in what continues to be a challenging consumer and cost environment,” said Chief Executive Linda Rendle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Pass the pattern: A more challenging version of this is to have students form two straight lines.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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