- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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It offers disciplined methods for testing hypotheses, challenging assumptions and correcting errors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Pancreatic cancer remains among the most challenging cancers to treat successfully.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
Technical indicators speak to PayPal challenging Visa, Mastercard, and Block in coming months.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
In the American context, after all, Oscar season is just about the last place for broad, sustained attention to challenging studio fare, bold independents, international features and documentaries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Kappe's orders were for us to move on to Chicago as soon as possible," Quirin spat, challenging Dasch's leadership.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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