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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /




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Whiteman also highlights the value of existing programmes such as "Primary Futures", which bring in volunteers from different professions into schools to "challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The airline’s moves to boost its international business class and premium economy seating are designed to challenge larger rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"Power of Mama" coordinator Mita Anggraeni told AFP sexism had been a challenge.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

In remote, forested parts of Balaghat, where Maoist insurgency once took root, reaching a health centre can be a challenge in itself.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Instead of the usual one to two hours, speed chess often takes only ten minutes to complete; five minutes or less if the players want to challenge themselves even more.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The loss of ice could pose long-term challenges, Huss warned, with smaller glaciers unable to top up water levels to the same extent.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

With such a wide remit, there are unique challenges: Dias needs to support a different technology strategy for each business, she recently told me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

However UK Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood acknowledged in parliament this month that the deal has "not been without its challenges" and "the numbers are still relatively small".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

That finding challenges the usual way scientists interpret thermal stress and provides a new approach for estimating total heat exposure across coastal ecosystems.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

We had never received state support for our work, and without the federal dollars we faced serious financial challenges.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

It also challenged the premise that rising materials costs were largely to blame for certain cost overruns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Two of the complainants also challenged whether the health claims in the ad breached the ASA's advertising code.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Hitschler’s secondary will be challenged by Washington, who led the conference in pass attempts last season with 473 and leads the Big Ten thus far with 116.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Netanyahu and the Israeli government have rejected the allegations and challenged the legality of the warrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

At any given moment, their freedom could be challenged.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

This year has been challenging, notes Martin, with hot weather and severe drought hitting much of the UK.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Collaring wolves in a pack that doesn’t already have the devices is challenging, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

A residents' appeal challenging the court ruling that upheld the commission's decision is scheduled for Friday in Belfast.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Some of that may have to do with lifestyle choices of younger workers who want to work for themselves; some of it may be a response to “a more challenging job market.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Joon stands with his hands on his hips like he is challenging the kid to do better.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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