- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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China has been a challenging market for Hollywood movies in the past few years, with rare exceptions including last year’s “Zootopia 2.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“The last few weeks have been challenging; no mayor is perfect,” said Nella McOsker, who runs the downtown business group Central City Assn. and has endorsed the mayor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Stuart Hooper, an assistant chief constable at Essex Police, says it has been an "incredibly challenging" period for the force.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
By challenging a long-standing assumption about moisture, the researchers found a straightforward way to improve an existing battery material.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
They have special expertise and contribute to a range of challenging disciplinary areas.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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