challenge
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In May 2025, the justices allowed it to take effect while a separate challenge, United States v.
From Slate β Sep. 1, 2026
However, the 20-year-old can expect to face a challenge from a resurgent McLaren and in particular Lando Norris, who has won the past two grands prix.
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
Between earlier military losses and fear of retaliation, Iran appears unwilling or unable to challenge the military status quo.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 2026
Seasoned professionals who were trained to navigate towering fires in the skyscrapers of Tokyo, they were nevertheless visibly shaken by the challenge of working close to the open reactor pools.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
The fall of over 70% comes as Shein has faced years of concerns over its labor practices, quick product turnover, legal challenges and the worsening of trading relations between the U.S. and China.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 1, 2026
Tax uncertainties, bureaucratic red tape, delays in land and environmental approvals are all long-documented challenges for foreign investors, including the Japanese.
From BBC β Aug. 31, 2026
Beyond promoting economic growth, US priorities this year include dealing with "global imbalances" and sovereign debt challenges.
From Barron's β Aug. 31, 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
As an organizer, he’d spent weeks and months listening to poor people describe their challenges.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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
The Danish company was a leader in the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss category but has seen its lead challenged by Eli Lilly and smaller competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 27, 2026
“I hear that they’ve challenged you,” said Loki.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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
Building the facilities needed to keep pace with demand was especially challenging, defence expert Maximilian Epp from the chamber of commerce told AFP.
From Barron's 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
We haven't been challenging at the top end.
From BBC β Aug. 31, 2026
A group of Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Universalist ministers—all men—dominated the discussion that day, challenging the women’s rights resolutions that had been presented.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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