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That fact that the damage to the boardwalk is cumulative presents a particular challenge, Long Beach Fire Department spokesperson Melanie Miller said Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 12, 2026
She said helping children with skills such as toileting and communication could be a particular challenge for families where both parents worked full time.
From BBC β Oct. 11, 2026
During the interview, he hinted that he’d challenge U.S.
From Salon β Oct. 11, 2026
In a separate security challenge, Pakistan has blamed an increase in attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the southern border province of Balochistan on militancy emanating from Afghanistan.
From Barron's β Oct. 11, 2026
And the final challenge, the most difficult of all, could only be won by a wise head.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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On Tuesday, the IMF will unveil its global economic forecast, along with detailed regional outlooks through the week, as policymakers set about tackling the challenges darkening the economic horizon.
From Barron's β Oct. 11, 2026
It also acknowledged challenges ahead in continuing to pursue decarbonisation policies.
From BBC β Oct. 11, 2026
Some things haven’t changed: Hillman College remains a place for students to find community and figure out their purpose as they face a new set of challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 11, 2026
Miri said he filed a habeas corpus petition on June 19, a legal action that challenges the lawfulness of a person’s detention, but declined to be interviewed on the case.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 11, 2026
“You were so sick. We knew you would have enough challenges as it was, and we honestly didn’t think you’d ever be able to go to school again.”
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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Fain had clashed with another UAW vice president, Rich Boyer, who unsuccessfully challenged Fain for the top job.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 9, 2026
Detainees and immigrant rights groups have increasingly challenged conditions at Adelanto in court and through protests such as hunger strikes.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 8, 2026
Defence lawyers challenged the credibility of the evidence and argued the case against Ferris was deeply flawed.
From BBC β Oct. 7, 2026
Activists and some voters have challenged the process, saying it was opaque.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 6, 2026
Natalie challenged, and Chess felt that something had changed.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Pillay’s career includes challenging apartheid in South Africa and serving on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, where she helped establish legal precedents recognizing sexual violence as an act of genocide.
From Salon β Oct. 10, 2026
The Sheriff’s Department typically houses mentally ill prisoners at the Twin Towers, but Magaña’s family claims he was not transferred to a specialized unit within the jail that deals with more challenging cases.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 10, 2026
September was a very tough month for global fixed income, given the challenging performance for the asset class, MFS Investment Management’s Benoit Anne says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 9, 2026
That becomes especially challenging in applications such as space exploration, where equipment must be compact, lightweight, and reliable.
From Science Daily β Oct. 9, 2026
Partner songs are slightly more challenging to sing in that they use different melodies.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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