challenged

Example Sentences

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It would mark the first time a sitting Labour prime minister has been challenged while in office.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

KKCG, the conglomerate of Czech billionaire Karel Komarek and a rival of Weichai, challenged the takeover and asked Italy's government to block it.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Salah then publicly challenged Slot's authority, even though he gave him more time than he deserved before leaving him out.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

This time it happened in a third quarter during which the Thunder turned a one-point halftime deficit into a13-point lead that was never again challenged.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

From what I see, she is challenged every day with a new adventure.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan