- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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Harris-Dawson is a close ally of Mayor Karen Bass, whom Raman is challenging for re-election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Throughout this challenging period, our faith in truth, fairness and the rule of law remained unwavering."
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
On Monday, Zuckerberg said history is filled with technological change — and adapting can be challenging.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
“The path looked a little bit more challenging with 70% of our cap and such a high percentage of our usage tied into two players,” Stevens said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
It’s not like I’m challenging her to a saute-pan duel.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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