challenge
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The state’s suit represents a new challenge for the Blue Cross Blue Shield system, and could become a significant headache if other states follow Michigan.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 8, 2026
Moura says the findings challenge the common idea that aerobic exercise is mainly responsible for weight loss while strength training is useful primarily for building muscle.
From Science Daily β Oct. 8, 2026
The criminal investigation is ongoing and the items seized in the raids on his homes in Norfolk and Berkshire will remain in police custody while his legal challenge over this material continues.
From BBC β Oct. 8, 2026
But there are limits, said Spies, who over 25 years has experienced the pride in seeing her students book their dream roles and the challenge of watching them struggle.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 8, 2026
It was a challenge, especially when I wasn’t feeling so good, because he wanted to be in the middle of everything and be friends with everyone.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
![]()
Together, the three investigations will address some of the most important challenges of establishing a sustained human presence beyond Earth.
From Science Daily β Oct. 8, 2026
Schwartz faces a number of challenges in her first months as director, as her agency confronts staff cuts, measles outbreaks and a potential pneumonic plague case in Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 7, 2026
Horvath cited recent Los Angeles Times reporting on the challenges victims face when obtaining and enforcing restraining orders as an inspiration for the Board of Supervisors motion, which was co-authored by board chair Hilda Solis.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 7, 2026
Boots has faced challenges in recent years with growing debt and changing shopping habits resulting in more people buying cheaper products online.
From BBC β Oct. 7, 2026
Liz’s coyote challenges are so popular, we have to organize the kids into lines.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
![]()
Defence lawyers challenged the credibility of the evidence and argued the case against Ferris was deeply flawed.
From BBC β Oct. 7, 2026
Yet after the initial burst, he challenged only 10 more pitches all season, finishing with a 64% success rate.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 7, 2026
Bancroft, with Smith by his side, was challenged by on-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Nigel Llong.
From BBC β Oct. 7, 2026
Winning teams can be poor at challenges: The three teams with the best records in baseball were challenge challenged.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 7, 2026
From what I see, she is challenged every day with a new adventure.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
![]()
In Greece, he is staying at a friend’s apartment, he said, challenging reports that he had been living it up at a hotel bar.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 8, 2026
The tiny creature was found to interpret DNA instructions in a way researchers had never documented before, challenging a long held assumption about how the genetic code works.
From Science Daily β Oct. 8, 2026
“Having a kid is daunting in about a hundred different ways, period — but it’s just getting more and more challenging financially,” Matt Schultz, chief consumer-finance analyst at LendingTree, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 8, 2026
Yet he is so bad at ABS challenges that manager Dave Roberts forbade Pages from challenging pitches after his unsuccessful challenge in the NL Division Series opener Monday.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 7, 2026
She heard the low, soft, rhythmic grunts of the females and cooing of the infants, the rumble of the males, with now and then a challenging bark.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing challenge
List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com β one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more β and it's all completely free to use!
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 11-20
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com β we'll help you make the most of your study time!