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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtΚƒΓ¦l ΙͺndΚ’ /




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That will be the challenge for shares today, they write in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

One major challenge is the specialized ultrafast laser required for the experiments.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

And this is a global challenge that we are collectively fighting against.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Hathaway’s ‘The Odyssey’ co-star Samantha Morton could challenge her, but this is Hathaway’s to lose.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

The challenge of running a nuclear reactor lies in keeping the number of bouncing neutrons inside it steady.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

"The study offers evidence that lower frequency isometric exercise training can help maintain short-term blood pressure reductions, providing a pragmatic option for individuals with limited time or adherence challenges."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Still, there have been instances in which decisions by independent arbitrators contributed to a municipality’s economic challenges, and elected officials were unable to unwind the rulings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

"I've found myself especially focused on the question of leadership since leaving office -- and how we can better support and encourage the kind of leadership needed to tackle our many global challenges," she said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

JetBlue faced challenges even before the start of the Iran war earlier this year caused fuel prices to soar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Most of us struggle and often fail to meet the biggest challenges of our lives.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

He emerged as a strong rebounder and rim protector, but the Jazz, still in rebuilding mode, never challenged for a playoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

So readers challenged me to do something trickier: take a more modest electric car on the least EV-friendly route I could find.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"But at the moment that piece of the business is a little bit challenged."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

The judge said Marimi's allegations "at best suggest that US government officials exerted pressure on Libyan officials to facilitate a rendition, not that US government officials directed or controlled the challenged conduct."

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

He challenged everyone who passed, whether going in or coming out, demanding to know his business.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

This was primarily driven by the ongoing challenging market environment in China, which was also the key reason for the withdrawal of full-year guidance earlier this month, Papaccio says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, a Pasadena-area Democrat who met Gonzales-Torres through her work as an academic counselor, said she’s impressed with her interest in challenging federal immigration laws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

For young children, conventional dental treatment can also be particularly challenging.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

The Welsh government said NHS staff are "working incredibly hard" to give patients compassionate care, and early plans are in place to help with a challenging winter.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

In fact, keeping a skunk as a pet is much more challenging than keeping a dog or a cat.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold


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