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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /


NOUN
call, demand
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VERB
engage, stimulate
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Given those circumstances, throwing himself into stand-up is a daunting prospect - but he's embraced the challenge.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026

The results challenge the belief that physical activity necessarily makes injured knees worse.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026

“The challenge here is that we have an implementation date around something for which there is no law at this time.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

Garrett said he does not back down from a challenge by teammates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

“My latest challenge video is doing extremely well, thank you,” he says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

But any challenges could be slowed by a larger fight playing out over California’s coastal authority.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2026

Former officials say one of the biggest challenges of any overhaul will be stemming the deep-rooted corruption that has allowed gangs to thrive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

With voter registration far from being completed, the schedule for a December vote also presented significant logistical challenges.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

One of the biggest challenges in developing quantum technology is finding materials that can maintain delicate quantum states under practical conditions.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

We filed similar challenges to life-without-parole sentences in several other cases involving children, including Ian Manuel's case.

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

Both parties will be challenged to stop the spread of antisemitism within their ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

I was making myself a snack in the kitchen, but due to the fact that I was vertically challenged, I couldn't reach a dish in one of our cabinets.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Not only do they have to worry about privacy, but their own high profiles can also mean it’s challenging to meet someone who hasn’t already formed preconceptions about them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026

The Australian is challenging that decision while also stepping up to heavyweight to face Deontay Wilder on the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard in December.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The results showed that the AI model could accurately recreate how laser pulses change over time and across different frequencies, even under particularly challenging conditions.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

In the spring, the couple filed a habeas corpus petition challenging Alikaram’s detention, which is still pending, as well as a motion to expedite the request due to a heart condition she has.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

“Are you challenging me?” the Huntsman asked disbelievingly.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley


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