challenge

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The findings challenge the traditional neuron-focused view of fear, showing that neurons do not act alone in generating fear memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

In the ninth, Jordan Romano threw a fastball that looked like it hit Leo Rivas, but the call was overturned after a challenge confirmed it hit the bat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He said he was "devastated" but was carrying on with the challenge and fundraising for the club was "paramount in my mind".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She’s the kind of actor we desperately need right now, someone who isn’t afraid to challenge themselves or risk their viewership with a daring role.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

One night, a figure appeared who didn’t answer her challenge.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein