challenged

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Lawyers for the second woman's onscreen husband said he had challenged details of her account.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

While the FCC has approved the deal, the transaction is on hold, as it has been challenged in court by a bipartisan group of state attorneys general as well as by rival DirecTV.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Restructuring at some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies following the pandemic has challenged the industry for life-science tools and diagnostics products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ngannou also challenged legendary former UFC champion Jon Jones to a bout in MVP MMA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The police can easily argue, if challenged, that non-racial factors—such as gender, age, attire and location—played a role in their assessment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander