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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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β Nov. 7, 2026
I did not dare to challenge the beast.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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Despite these remaining challenges, the findings offer valuable guidance for future planetary defense efforts.
From Science Daily β 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 β 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 β 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 β Nov. 7, 2026
Radio was an escape from the challenges and concerns of their lives.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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The Supreme Court in June allowed her to keep her seat while she challenged the attempted removal.
From The Wall Street Journal β 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 β 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 β Nov. 6, 2026
You read, shared, challenged, subscribed, wrote to us and kept coming back.
From Salon β 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
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"One of the more challenging of my long career, that's about 35 years now," said Bower about the experience.
From BBC β 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 β Nov. 8, 2026
Doncic is challenging Chamberlain’s stats on the offensive end.
From Los Angeles Times β 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 β 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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