- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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“In challenging economic times, people know they can’t change the world, but they can change their world,” said Rami Lazarescu, founder and CEO of Happiness Insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
A massive galaxy cluster dating back to an era when such enormous structures were only beginning to take shape is challenging scientists' understanding of how the universe evolved.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Anderson specialises in challenging UTI cases, and is leading a group of medical experts to develop a medical definition of chronic UTIs to differentiate it from other conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
"Its ability to develop increasingly competitive products at lower costs is challenging established assumptions around market share, pricing power and the durability of margins."
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
He rushed toward the windmills, challenging and insulting the big white things all the while.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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