challenge
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In rising from political obscurity to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Platner has left Maine voters with two disparate impressions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
In the race for Los Angeles mayor, Republican Spencer Pratt is currently in second place and appears poised to challenge Democratic incumbent Karen Bass in the run-off, with a left-wing Democrat in third place.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The litigation would seek to challenge the proposed merger on antitrust grounds, arguing it would thwart competition, lower wages and lead to widespread job losses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"One of the questions that still troubles me is what would have happened if my dad had not had the medical knowledge, confidence and determination to challenge the diagnosis," Lizzie said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“Ah, I knew you’d step up to the challenge, my lad.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing challenge
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 11-20
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