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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 genre has been dominated for years by "The Sims" franchise, but Montreal developer Alex Masse's Paralives has mounted a scrappy, insurgent challenge.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

For Bruce Poon Tip, founder of tour company G Adventures, getting shut-eye on the go can be a challenge, especially when hopping across time zones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Although building advanced quantum computers is often viewed as a challenge primarily for physicists, he argues that chemistry offers valuable expertise that could help accelerate progress.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

Owain was undertaking his second challenge for the BBC charity fundraiser, following his 24-hour drumathon in 2021, external.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

She tilts her head, a silent challenge to what I know.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

As a result, the mice remained less capable of launching effective immune responses when exposed to new challenges.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

The skills minister said London's Youth Guarantee Trailblazer schemes were helping young people who face several challenges, such as mental health difficulties or experience of the care system.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

To calm his nerves and perhaps seek his own miracle for the challenges ahead, the New York City native found solace by doing one simple thing — he prayed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

“Now is the time for society to begin to consider how to address these potential challenges – while AI adoption is in its relatively early stages,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Along with his other challenges, Mr. Dill had enormous difficulty speaking.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Upon arriving in Washington, Revels found his credentials challenged by Democratic senators from Maryland, Delaware, and Kentucky.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

Doncic grabbed at his ankle immediately after he landed and Lakers staff members tended to him while Kuzma’s closeout was challenged for a potential flagrant foul.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Bangladesh's government challenged her on Tuesday to seek extradition from India if she was genuinely determined to return.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

A spokesperson for A-CAP said it has challenged the order by Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation and that it is working “constructively” and “in good faith” with regulators in the states that have taken action.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

If you feel unfairly challenged, take an honest look at the situation to understand your fears.’”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Jenkins says the Italy shoot “was the hardest thing any of us had done” but despite the challenging work there, Roumie found something in his portrayal that surprised him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Colello pointed to Huang’s large role operating the company and his efforts around government relations as challenging to replace.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

By connecting children's mathematical behavior with measurable differences in brain activity, the research offers a more detailed picture of why math can be persistently challenging for some students.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

However, restoring the fuel subsidy could prove challenging given Nigeria's economic realities.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

He tossed a challenging look back at the nervous prince.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley


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