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
In May 2025, the justices allowed it to take effect while a separate challenge, United States v.
From Slate β Sep. 1, 2026
In a 5-4 ruling, the high court said that a historic preservation group likely doesn’t have legal standing to challenge the 90,000-square-foot project.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 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
Luckily, Penelope had always been good at charades, and she found she rather enjoyed the challenge.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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One of Swift's biggest challenges is its location in low Earth orbit.
From Science Daily β Sep. 1, 2026
But the pay bump and more prestigious title comes with challenges.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 1, 2026
Here are five things to know about the challenges facing Syracuse and others.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 2026
Dollyfest was originally set for January 2026 — around Parton’s 80th birthday — but the star paused plans after experiencing health challenges in August 2025, according to her estate’s press release.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 31, 2026
Here, with tougher terrain and with a much larger territory, Tao Tao faced greater challenges when it came to finding bamboo, water, and shelter.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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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
However, the South Korean study published last year challenged it by arguing that Type Ia supernovae did not all reach the same peak brightness as the universe aged.
From Science Daily β Aug. 29, 2026
“Defendants’ contemporaneous words and deeds confirm that the challenged actions were based on a desire to make a public example out of Anthropic for its ‘arrogance’ in criticizing the government,” Lin wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 28, 2026
When the man carried Bobby’s luggage to his room, he suddenly recognized the reclusive champion and challenged him to a game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Kalshi has been the target of litigation challenging prediction markets, contending that they’re just gambling with investment-sounding terminology.
From The Wall Street Journal 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
The downsizing comes amid a particularly challenging stretch for film and TV productions in California.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 31, 2026
So the states returned to court, this time with a new lawsuit challenging the finished product.
From Slate β Aug. 31, 2026
Her lasting legacy to the 587th Bomber Aviation Regiment was in choosing the challenging Pe-2 dive-bomber planes that they flew, and the 587th’s commitment to those planes would have made her proud.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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