- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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The company referenced the rapidly changing media landscape in its press release, external announcing the changes, which it said includes "evolving audience habits, increasing global competition, a challenging consumer environment and a volatile advertising market".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
San Clemente is a possible Southern Section Division 1 playoff team if it keeps winning with its challenging schedule that has games later this season against Murrieta Valley, Yorba Linda and Mission Viejo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Rivals are already challenging AI’s biggest math breakthrough yet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Until now, these changes have been difficult to track in detail, making it challenging to determine the true structure responsible for the reaction.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
He tossed a challenging look back at the nervous prince.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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