challenging
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That is among the most challenging situations that a central bank can face because raising, cutting or holding rates doesn’t fix the problem.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
She described a challenging spring 2023 calculus II class, which stood out in her nearly 30 years of teaching.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The bond market is challenging new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, with 10-year Treasury yields showing the steepest gap with the S&P 500 since 1999.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Getting cameras in was challenging just on a logistical level; every single piece of equipment had to be recorded on an inventory list and checked both going in and going out.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
“Are you challenging me? Because pretty much all I do when I’m at home is play video games. I’m like a professional video-game player.”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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