challenged
Example Sentences
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Olson challenged students to develop a printable aluminum alloy stronger than any that existed at the time.
From Science Daily
He challenged other countries to match or beat US funding for UN aid.
From Barron's
Other former judges have challenged their terminations through the federal Merit Systems Protection Board.
From Los Angeles Times
With 13 goals and a team-high 17 assists, he leads the offensively challenged Kings with 30 points and seven of those goals have come in the 17 games since he signed his extension.
From Los Angeles Times
Restaurants are challenged now, he said, because of weak customer traffic and rising costs that have dented eateries’ bottom line.
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