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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /




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Adding to the pain, the Texas Stock Exchange, a tiny upstart aiming to challenge the New York duopoly, opened for trading this summer and is beginning to lure away existing listings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“They do have an engagement challenge, but I’m actually very upbeat about their ability to turn it around.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

“Revamping content strategy is not enough to fix this challenge but it is a worthwhile start.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Botman was shown a yellow card - the correct sanction for a reckless tackle - by referee Jarred Gillett for the Newcastle centre-back's 18th minute challenge on Villa striker Nicolas Jackson on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

There are letters, in white ink, that say: Do you want a challenge?

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Many autism-therapy providers and an industry group cite studies of young children showing high-hour therapy can help those with severe challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

But the company touted growth outside the US while acknowledging challenges stateside.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Canada has grappled with challenges to its unity before.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

San Clemente’s challenges demonstrate what more of California will probably face as the twin dangers of fire and coastal erosion converge this winter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

"Well, you've indicted someone for perjury for contradicting the state's case. Do you intend to prosecute everyone who challenges the evidence in this case?"

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Prosecutors with the Ventura County district attorney’s office challenged the move, arguing Luster continued to misrepresent the nature of his crimes and remained a threat to public safety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Beyond their potential clinical importance, the findings also provide new insight into the fundamental process of skin renewal, helping address a question that has challenged scientists for decades.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

That is especially the case if profitability is challenged, for example because it is harder to make markets when prices are swinging wildly, or if fewer clients want to trade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

At any given moment, their freedom could be challenged.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

“The challenging thing is he’s sort of a conduit to her.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

DeepSeek, one of China's top AI labs, shook up the industry in January 2025 with a low-cost, high-performance chatbot, challenging assumptions of US dominance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Signs are pointing to another challenging winter ahead for Vail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Mather said despite the "unique risk and a challenging site", the project was completed ahead of schedule and below forecast costs.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Getting students to understand the musical differences between phrases is actually less challenging than you might imagine.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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