challenged

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.

Restructuring at some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies following the pandemic has challenged the industry for life-science tools and diagnostics products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ngannou also challenged legendary former UFC champion Jon Jones to a bout in MVP MMA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Increasingly, speakers are being chosen or challenged not only for what they say, but for what they symbolize about institutions, technology, politics and generational authority.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

But consider just three consequences that are already happening in the real world as a result of government actions like those challenged Thursday.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

I’d challenged with my hands on my hips.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas