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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /


NOUN
call, demand
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VERB
engage, stimulate
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“I didn’t have any reason to see it coming,” Bass replied when The Times asked about Raman’s decision to challenge her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

Another challenge would be delivering and positioning a nuclear device at precisely the right location relative to an asteroid traveling through space.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

The USC Wellness Society made an appearance, and the boutique fitness studio Lagree213 hosted a planking challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Harrington eventually told Brooks: "I'm confirming the on-field decision of no red card. There's a lack of speed going into the challenge and he's stepping into the tackle. Confirming a reckless challenge."

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

I did not dare to challenge the beast.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Despite these remaining challenges, the findings offer valuable guidance for future planetary defense efforts.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

But the increasing tendency of airlines to market to customers who can afford premium amenities could open the door to a discount carrier, although higher fuel costs have added to the challenges facing all airlines.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

But this is only the first of many challenges facing whoever is the next prime minister of a country at a crossroads.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Polling had consistently hinted at a tight race, with pocketbook challenges consistently topping surveys as the biggest concern for voters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

Radio was an escape from the challenges and concerns of their lives.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

The Supreme Court in June allowed her to keep her seat while she challenged the attempted removal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

His plans to renovate a 106-year-old golf course, which he has dubbed "trash island", is also being challenged in the courts.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The discovery not only resolves a problem that challenged chemists for more than six decades but also demonstrates how unexpected chemical reactions can reveal possibilities that researchers once considered beyond reach.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

You read, shared, challenged, subscribed, wrote to us and kept coming back.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

When the man carried Bobby’s luggage to his room, he suddenly recognized the reclusive champion and challenged him to a game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

"One of the more challenging of my long career, that's about 35 years now," said Bower about the experience.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

"I'm always just trying to focus on what the new challenging thing is going to be, or cool people that I want to work with," she says.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Doncic is challenging Chamberlain’s stats on the offensive end.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

The shift is also challenging longstanding assumptions about what happens when societies turn away from organized religion, researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The Man in the White Shirt staggered and turned to glare at the driver, who shot him a challenging look in the mirror.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers


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