challenging
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Over this decade’s bouts of inflation, big food companies have sometimes relied on price increase to push sales figures higher amid headwinds challenging item volumes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Presidents typically raise as much money as possible in the year after leaving the White House because it becomes more challenging as time passes, they become less relevant and major donors pass away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A day earlier, Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Sell from Neutral, citing elevated expectations and challenging valuation.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Negotiations toward that end have proved more challenging than the administration initially anticipated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
She leveled her chin, challenging me with her steadfast gaze.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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