- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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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 ● Sep. 1, 2026
Still, India’s outlook has become more challenging as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices and pressures capital flows and the rupee, raising risks to growth and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
There are many who will say he is challenging Pele for the title of football's greatest ever.
From BBC ● 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 ● Aug. 31, 2026
This was a little more challenging because I had to dig down to bury the bottom of the chicken wire to keep out hungry diggers like skunks and such.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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