challenge
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Part of the challenge for the U.S. today is the many tactics Iran can use to get mines into the water.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
Some questioned if the Serb would challenge for the sport's top honours again after he dropped out of the world's top 20 amid a two-year major title drought in 2018.
From BBC β Sep. 1, 2026
But Ellison recognized the challenge wasn’t a one-company effort.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
She rejected what she called the government’s “cynical interpretation” of the Supreme Court’s ruling, writing that the justices had “not endorsed the view that any challenge to the final rule is now too late.”
From Slate β Aug. 31, 2026
We were about to have our next challenge.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
One of Swift's biggest challenges is its location in low Earth orbit.
From Science Daily β Sep. 1, 2026
Making bags from denim and fleece has its share of challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
But the pay bump and more prestigious title comes with challenges.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 1, 2026
The festival was originally set for January 2026 — around her 80th birthday — but the star paused plans after health challenges in August 2025, according to her estate’s press release.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 31, 2026
I was always tutoring and looking for new challenges.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
A group of transgender service members and prospective recruits challenged the policy under the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.
From Slate β Sep. 1, 2026
“We’re going to need the depth of this roster,” Riley said, “and we obviously challenged that in the fourth quarter, and obviously didn’t respond the way we wanted.”
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 29, 2026
The researchers challenged a study published last year claiming the growth of the universe is slowing.
From Science Daily β Aug. 29, 2026
Salmond, a former SNP leader and first minister, challenged the way the investigation was conducted, and in 2019 government lawyers conceded the process had been unlawful and procedurally unfair.
From BBC β Aug. 27, 2026
There was no arguing with the fact that even with his challenged sense of style, Barack was a catch.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
In this video, we break down the strategy behind Aperol’s rise—and the growing competition challenging its dominance.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
Australia banned social media use for those under 16, but enforcing the law has been challenging because young people have tried to get around the restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 1, 2026
There are many who will say he is challenging Pele for the title of football's greatest ever.
From BBC β Aug. 31, 2026
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that the task was "challenging due to adverse weather, difficult terrain, and ongoing risks".
From Barron's β Aug. 31, 2026
Plus, the work was not intellectually challenging to him.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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