challenged

Example Sentences

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Tucker Carlson caught this when he challenged Mr. Trump the day after Easter: “Who do you think you are?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

My optimism has been challenged by the past month’s events, but I still believe the consensus is too negative.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

To get to the point where I am being surprised and challenged and blown away and moved to tears in scenes with Lukita is like the coolest thing in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

That opinion and prior ones have been challenged by conservation groups that want more protections and by industries that consider it too restrictive.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Are constantly challenged to do what is right and not convenient and come across as questionable in behaviors and dress.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin