- present participle of challenge.
challenging
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This practice is known as the "cold chain" and is especially challenging in the poorest and most remote parts of the world or in war zones, where fridges may be scarce and electricity unreliable.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Novo disclosed on Tuesday that it now expects little to no revenue growth this year, and Doustdar was blunt during an investor call, saying that “2026 continues to be a challenging year for Novo.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The LP served as a runway — or perhaps more accurately, a launching pad — for the more experimental and challenging efforts to follow.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Vanessa Ton, senior manager of Market & Customer Research at Cox Automotive, said affordability is challenging many households, adding the strength of SUVs was a surprise at first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Maybe if I’d trained more, spent longer hours practicing in the gym, mastered more challenging skills—like the Amanar—I might be feeling less scared.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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