challenging
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Adeel Mumtaz Khokhar, from Pakistan's mission, said the negotiations had been "quite challenging" but "we remain hopeful".
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
But, he also believes “the theory is being stretched thin here,” given that Musk donated the funds indirectly and two states’ attorneys general have signed off on the restructuring he is challenging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
More aggressive predation adds another layer of pressure in an already challenging environment.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
Although it's still early days for Alejandro and Janie, another couple of mixed US immigration status says that returning to Mexico has proved challenging.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Whaling first brought people to South Georgia Island, and it was to a whaling station that Endurance headed as its final stop before challenging the Antarctic.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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