challenged

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Bucknor’s troubles began Saturday when the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox challenged eight of his six ball/strike calls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But we no longer live exclusively in the age of the physical battlefield; we fight a parallel war in cyberspace, where U.S. dominance is challenged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

When challenged about its apparent contradictory position to diplomacy when applied to its own conflicts, Pakistan has said that it tried years of talks that did not yield the security it needed.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A broader market rally is challenged by high oil prices, slow non-tech earnings growth, tariffs, and private credit issues.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

If you feel unfairly challenged, take an honest look at the situation to understand your fears.’”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller