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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /




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

From Barron's ● 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

"I think it's reckless," Gillett said of the challenge.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Securing convictions was another challenge, with officers often unable to gather sufficient evidence amid the chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Powell’s third challenge: How many people were in the house?

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

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

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 ● 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 ● Oct. 20, 2026

And indeed it was with some relief that the children, tired from the day’s challenges, sat upon them now in the cool shade of the elm.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

In 2024 youthful protesters drove Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power and challenged Serbia’s political establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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 ● Oct. 18, 2026

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

From BBC ● 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 ● Oct. 13, 2026

Because Hamilton had been challenged, he had the choice of weapons.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

A spokesperson for Queen's said the university was "operating in a challenging financial environment and has consistently highlighted that the current higher education funding model, and continued budget uncertainty, are unsustainable".

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

“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 handoff therefore appears more challenging at CN.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

They committed themselves to the spirit and practice of nonviolent resistance as a means of challenging segregation in all its forms.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman


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