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Scotland's courts overturned the approval following a challenge from environmental campaigners.
From Barron's β 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 β 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 β Oct. 20, 2026
Securing convictions was another challenge, with officers often unable to gather sufficient evidence amid the chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 20, 2026
Which is probably why it was my favorite; there was nothing I loved more than a challenge.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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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 β Oct. 21, 2026
But the company touted growth outside the US while acknowledging challenges stateside.
From Barron's β Oct. 20, 2026
Canada has grappled with challenges to its unity before.
From BBC β Oct. 20, 2026
Eric Potma, a UC Irvine chemistry professor who consults for the company, told Wired this week that its technology is worth exploring despite significant technical challenges.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 20, 2026
Horace and Margaret were steadily scribbling away at their assignments, apparently unbothered by Charlie’s challenges.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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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 β 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 β Oct. 18, 2026
Paul Cremo, who directs the Met's commissioning program, said creating the other-worldly universe for "Bardo" -- in which tendrils engulf singers and ghosts explode -- challenged the Met's technical staff.
From Barron's β Oct. 18, 2026
It’s being challenged in Washington court and has a hearing scheduled for February.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 16, 2026
No protest group had ever challenged an American president so defiantly.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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“The challenging thing is he’s sort of a conduit to her.”
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 20, 2026
"Although the whole process was somewhat challenging... everyone with common sense says the Turkish capital markets will be much healthier," he said.
From Barron's β Oct. 20, 2026
“Obviously, it’s gotten a little bit more challenging with this additional inflation that we’ve seen,” finance chief Paul Jacobson said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 20, 2026
The 41-year-old said the script was "really challenging" and that was why he went for the role.
From BBC β Oct. 19, 2026
The boys practiced challenging each other to a duel, which they felt certain would impress the tsar, should they meet him, while Veronika energetically practiced every dance step she had ever learned.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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