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challenged

[chal-injd] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
ADJECTIVE
contested
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Those views were challenged by the Covid inflation surge earlier this decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He was currently involved in a feud with Andrade El Idolo and challenged him for the national championship Saturday in Chicago, with El Idolo winning to retain the title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

However that decision was challenged in several Belfast courts on Saturday, before finally being given the go ahead just hours before it was due to take place.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Parents have long challenged their children’s identities, of course.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Omi, who never took sides, never challenged Zara about anything.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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