challenging
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India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Finding the right place to live in retirement can be challenging.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Maersk, a shipping company based in Denmark, implemented an emergency bunker surcharge in late March, citing a challenging fuel market.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The film arrives at a challenging moment for the franchise, with some fans and critics questioning whether Star Wars has become overly reliant on nostalgia and spin-offs.
From BBC • May 7, 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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