- present participle of challenge.
challenging
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This was primarily driven by the ongoing challenging market environment in China, which was also the key reason for the withdrawal of full-year guidance earlier this month, Papaccio says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Actually identifying the vast majority of doctors who facilitate abortions would be challenging, to say the least.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Despite significant fuel headwinds and a challenging summer operation, our revenue performance is among the strongest in the industry,” Geraghty said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
A spokesperson pointed to his lawsuit challenging the Trump administration over access to immigrant detention centers as well as his advocacy for tenant protections and affordable housing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Her eyes are bold, almost as if they’re challenging the camera, daring it to catch her not smiling.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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