challenge

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The findings challenge the traditional neuron-focused view of fear, showing that neurons do not act alone in generating fear memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The No Kings organizers seem to understand this challenge.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

In the ninth, Jordan Romano threw a fastball that looked like it hit Leo Rivas, but the call was overturned after a challenge confirmed it hit the bat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Human rights lawyer Bhavani Fonseka said protests have been subdued because people are preoccupied with the day-to-day challenge of securing supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

To compete for colonies, Germany’s leaders decided that they also needed a modern oceangoing navy that could challenge Britain’s centuries-old command of the seas.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman