challenged

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Restructuring at some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies following the pandemic has challenged the industry for life-science tools and diagnostics products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ngannou also challenged legendary former UFC champion Jon Jones to a bout in MVP MMA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Increasingly, speakers are being chosen or challenged not only for what they say, but for what they symbolize about institutions, technology, politics and generational authority.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

No matter the reason and no matter the context, a denial of a security clearance was completely within the president’s discretion and could not be challenged in court.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Maggie was the most geographically challenged person she knew, but she associated the general area with the Osage and Delaware.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith