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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /




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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 ● Oct. 21, 2026

Scotland's courts overturned the approval following a challenge from environmental campaigners.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Managing children who want to nap is a challenge across the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Caruso didn’t run for the 2026 race, despite many expecting him to challenge Bass again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Turkey Vulture had said that whoever climbed the highest would win the challenge for their team.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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 ● Oct. 21, 2026

But the company touted growth outside the US while acknowledging challenges stateside.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

It is being described as a fact-finding mission, looking at "challenges and opportunities".

From BBC ● 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 ● Oct. 20, 2026

If we fail to appreciate the differences, we will be hindered in our ability to meet the challenges created by the current moment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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 ● 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 ● Oct. 18, 2026

It’s being challenged in Washington court and has a hearing scheduled for February.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The court heard that, when O'Brien was arrested, he "argued with officers" and "challenged" them.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Cobb challenged him and asked where he was going.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

“The challenging thing is he’s sort of a conduit to her.”

From Los Angeles Times ● 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 ● Oct. 20, 2026

The biggest reason for the impasse is that the Knicks happened to build a championship team at one of the most challenging moments NBA roster construction has ever known.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The 41-year-old said the script was "really challenging" and that was why he went for the role.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

“We have a long, challenging road ahead of us. We’ll be lucky to get past the checkpoint outside the city limits. This guy was the least of our problems.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe GarcΓ­a McCall


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