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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /


NOUN
call, demand
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VERB
engage, stimulate
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The New York Times’ reporting into Megaspeed late last month underscored the broader challenge of keeping advanced Nvidia chips out of China despite U.S. restrictions on their sale to the parties operating in the country.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026

That decision came moments after Chelsea were denied a penalty when Cole Palmer went down under a challenge from Luke O'Nien, but the video assistant referee ruled that contact had started outside the box.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

“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

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

It was a challenge, especially when I wasn’t feeling so good, because he wanted to be in the middle of everything and be friends with everyone.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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

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

It does not mean a player cannot be sent off, but this is far less likely to result in a VAR review for a red card because such challenges naturally come with less force.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

But El Pollo Loco has countered those challenges with an expanded menu that includes quesadillas, tacos and salads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

It was gratifying to be able, finally, to address some of these issues through our new project and to articulate the challenges created by racial history and structural poverty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Early during his tenure, he threatened to fire several staff attorneys who opposed dismissing a lawsuit that challenged a merger in the travel industry, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 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

Haney challenged that reconstruction, questioning gaps in surveillance images and noting that no witness or camera captured the ignition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

They celebrated anniversaries, regularly renewed their vows, and growled when challenged by outside forces.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Allen said the tourism market was "particularly challenging" in Wales, adding that same-day changeovers would be one of the "biggest problems" caused by Airrbnb's rule changes, referencing the 182-day business rate threshold.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

She is currently challenging the group's proscription at the Supreme Court.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

“At each stage of this election, and in response to the Department of Justice, we have been clear that state and federal law sets well-defined standards for verifying and challenging voter eligibility,” Logan said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

The second, Rubin-GC1, is a star cluster on the opposite side of our galaxy, hidden within a region where thick clouds of cosmic dust make observations especially challenging.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

The paper, with dozens of tables and arcane symbols to denote traits and variants, was challenging even for statisticians.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee


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