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Many thought Caruso would challenge Bass for reelection this year, as he continued to publicly criticize the mayor.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 16, 2026
This is a harder challenge, and the one I would worry about most.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
But Kenichiri also warned of the challenge the country faces in maintaining a sustainable social security system.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
The failure to get a landmark bill through the Senate highlights the challenge facing lawmakers as they turn to technologies evolving considerably faster.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
Turkey Vulture explained that today’s challenge was a race to build a shelter on the top of Mount Eclipse.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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The 10-year yield helps set rates on everything from mortgages to corporate loans, and its recent rise has added to the list of challenges confronting the economy and the stock market.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
Subsequent testing and a major European safety assessment have added important context, including challenges to the idea that the chemical necessarily forms during digestion.
From Science Daily β Sep. 14, 2026
One of the environmental groups which brought the legal challenges, Uplift, has described OEUK's calls for support as a "fantasy" and says the North Sea is an "ultra-mature" basin with very little reserves left.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
The rollback is likely to face immediate legal challenges.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 14, 2026
Many lives were saved, but months passed before anyone felt the worst was over; protecting property, restoring sanitation facilities, building temporary shelters, and supplying food and clean water were constant challenges.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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Permission was granted by ministers, but then challenged by campaigners after a crowdfunded court case, for failing to consider environmental impact.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
A supervisor for the ministry admitted that had they read the statement they "would have challenged Tom", and that it "read terribly", the report found.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
Islanders who want the U.S. out altogether opposed the move fiercely and challenged it repeatedly in court.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 11, 2026
It was thrilling to be drop-kicked into a new activity that challenged me physically, mentally and socially.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 11, 2026
Besides, Alan never would’ve challenged Trey if he weren’t my brother.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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The victorious campaigning group, Foxglove, vowed to refocus its efforts on challenging other data centre schemes across the UK.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
To them, Hargitay was, prima facie, the least challenging choice amid polarizing comedians and a shrinking roster of late-night hosts.
From Salon β Sep. 15, 2026
It’s still early, of course, but the road to a spot in Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium suddenly appears more challenging.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 14, 2026
A coalition of unions representing universities, teachers and journalists had filed a lawsuit challenging the visa restrictions.
From Barron's β Sep. 14, 2026
Body percussion can become increasingly challenging as well.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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