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They have their reasons, at least those participants deemed interesting enough to focus on — a challenge, an adventure, something to prove.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 21, 2026
"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 β Oct. 21, 2026
Scotland's courts overturned the approval following a challenge from environmental campaigners.
From Barron's β Oct. 21, 2026
While that legal challenge plays out, Webull is getting in on the action by offering perps that will be listed on Kalshi and cleared by a Kalshi subsidiary.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 20, 2026
Cobb and the handful of men under his command prepared to challenge the rider.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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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 β Oct. 21, 2026
But the company touted growth outside the US while acknowledging challenges stateside.
From Barron's β 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 β 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 β Oct. 20, 2026
These women of courage take on new challenges and adventures.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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Prosecutors with the Ventura County district attorney’s office challenged the move, arguing Luster continued to misrepresent the nature of his crimes and remained a threat to public safety.
From Los Angeles Times β 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 β 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 β Oct. 18, 2026
That is especially the case if profitability is challenged, for example because it is harder to make markets when prices are swinging wildly, or if fewer clients want to trade.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 15, 2026
Omi, who never took sides, never challenged Zara about anything.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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“The challenging thing is he’s sort of a conduit to her.”
From Los Angeles Times β 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 β Oct. 20, 2026
Signs are pointing to another challenging winter ahead for Vail.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 20, 2026
The 41-year-old said the script was "really challenging" and that was why he went for the role.
From BBC β Oct. 19, 2026
Oliver and Angie were constantly challenging each other to one-on-one basketball games, and it had to be said that Angie was so good, the boys’ basketball team begged her to play for them.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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