challenging
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“For some ranchers this means less marketing opportunities, complicating an already challenging marketplace,” she added.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Above all, Munden and his crew have done a fine job of wrangling good work from masses of kids, some quite little, in what must have been challenging conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
He tells clients in a note that the next step of ANZ’s turnaround—driving revenue growth without sacrificing profitability—will be more challenging given its status as Australia’s smallest major bank.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
"It's absolutely unquestionable that there's a very challenging situation facing the DfC along with all other departments right across the Executive," Gildernew said.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The students rocked the car back and forth, challenging McNamara to come out.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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