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The global economy has a new challenge to surmount: an unruly bond market that is sending borrowing costs to their highest levels in decades.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
If they decline, the current service members who sued will remain protected from discharge while their challenge proceeds.
From Slate β Sep. 1, 2026
Some questioned if the Serb would challenge for the sport's top honours again after he dropped out of the world's top 20 amid a two-year major title drought in 2018.
From BBC β Sep. 1, 2026
Fast-fashion giant Shein slid in its long-awaited trading debut, as regulatory headwinds and slowing sales challenge a company once valued at US$100 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
The challenge, as he saw it, was to somehow convince North Vietnam to make concessions at the bargaining table.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
One of Swift's biggest challenges is its location in low Earth orbit.
From Science Daily β Sep. 1, 2026
Making bags from denim and fleece has its share of challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
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
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
African Americans, largely excluded from this new industry, found themselves confronting new economic challenges even as they won basic civil rights.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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
To impress doubtful sommeliers abroad, Milani challenged them to blind taste tests, and said they often preferred the Chinese wine to French or Italian comparisons.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 28, 2026
Quantum mechanics has long challenged the familiar idea that an object must occupy one precise place at a given moment.
From Science Daily β Aug. 24, 2026
“Mighty Mibsters challenged us again,” Ira told us as we sat around Pork Chop’s granny’s kitchen, picking at food.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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
That, of course, is how a business flourishes in changing and challenging times.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 2026
We haven't been challenging at the top end.
From BBC 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
This is a little more challenging because they have to keep control of their bodies, voices, and a ball.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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