challenge
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Part of the challenge for the U.S. today is the many tactics Iran can use to get mines into the water.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
However, the 20-year-old can expect to face a challenge from a resurgent McLaren and in particular Lando Norris, who has won the past two grands prix.
From BBC 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
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
I couldn’t wait to tell him how I’d won a challenge thanks to his advice!
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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But the pay bump and more prestigious title comes with challenges.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 1, 2026
Swinney said he was committed to making sure Scotland delivered stronger economic growth, which he said would help tackle the challenges around child poverty and investment in public services.
From BBC 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
Beyond promoting economic growth, US priorities this year include dealing with "global imbalances" and sovereign debt challenges.
From Barron's β Aug. 31, 2026
One of her first challenges involved a pledge she had made to raise money for the University of Rochester.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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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
However, the South Korean study published last year challenged it by arguing that Type Ia supernovae did not all reach the same peak brightness as the universe aged.
From Science Daily β Aug. 29, 2026
The Danish company was a leader in the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss category but has seen its lead challenged by Eli Lilly and smaller competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 27, 2026
“I think I'd know. We have plenty where I'm from,” she challenged.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Building the facilities needed to keep pace with demand was especially challenging, defence expert Maximilian Epp from the chamber of commerce told AFP.
From Barron's β Sep. 1, 2026
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
Kalshi has been the target of litigation challenging prediction markets, contending that they’re just gambling with investment-sounding terminology.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 2026
We haven't been challenging at the top end.
From BBC 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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