challenging
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More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of an A‑level maths paper that they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The maker of Hot Wheels, American Girl and Uno has recently confronted a challenging market for toys, beset by tariffs on goods produced overseas and weaker-than-expected demand for Barbie dolls and Fisher-Price preschool products.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Beluga whales are among the most challenging marine mammals to study.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Baldy is thinking about how she will cover the 2027 campaign, but believes she will not interview candidates, an exercise she considers challenging.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Nonsense, the public setting is half the fun! It brings in so many restrictions, so many challenging parameters to work around.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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