challenge
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"My work is to challenge penalties lawfully, through the routes Parliament has provided, usually on the basis that the person found was not an employee at all," Alias told the BBC.
From BBC β Oct. 21, 2026
Scotland's courts overturned the approval following a challenge from environmental campaigners.
From Barron's β Oct. 21, 2026
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 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
It was a challenge, especially when I wasn’t feeling so good, because he wanted to be in the middle of everything and be friends with everyone.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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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
Director of BBC Scotland, Hayley Valentine, said: "Against the backdrop of significant financial challenges, we must focus our resources where they will have the greatest impact for audiences."
From BBC β 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 β Oct. 20, 2026
Living in Steve's small Grant Park duplex allowed me to question him nonstop about the complex issues and challenges our cases and clients presented.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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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
It’s being challenged in Washington court and has a hearing scheduled for February.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 16, 2026
The court heard that, when O'Brien was arrested, he "argued with officers" and "challenged" them.
From BBC β Oct. 13, 2026
Xavier’s aunt, Elizabeth Amaya, said Tuesday that she challenged the finding of suicide because if not for the fight, she said, Xavier would not have fled the classroom.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 13, 2026
“I hear that they’ve challenged you,” said Loki.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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“The challenging thing is he’s sort of a conduit to her.”
From Los Angeles Times β 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 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
Mather said despite the "unique risk and a challenging site", the project was completed ahead of schedule and below forecast costs.
From BBC β Oct. 19, 2026
“One must live,” she repeated, defiant, challenging, sensing reproach where none could be; for it is very true, one must live.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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