challenged

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Adamolekun said earlier this year that sales are returning, but remain challenged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Surveillance cameras and license plate readers are commonly used by investigators and have rarely been challenged.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

As expected, the manufacturers of the two drugs also challenged the findings, and their investors appeared unconcerned.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Throughout the film, the question of what gives art its value appears in several forms, challenged by Lori and Julian when their initially stilted working relationship transforms into something more intimate.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Alexander turned to Penelope and whispered, “That was mistake. Foo, foo, fooooo is a war call. I think I just challenged her to a fight.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood