challenged

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In addition, the use of the federal database is being challenged in court, and a ruling may not land until next year.

From Salon

Despite its significance, no team had publicly challenged its species classification since its debut in 2017 until now.

From Science Daily

On Sunday talk shows, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was among Democrats who challenged the operation's legality.

From Barron's

Before filing the lawsuit, the Hillside Federation, a nonprofit representing roughly four dozen homeowner and resident associations in the Santa Monica Mountains, challenged the city on one permit approval it found particularly egregious.

From Los Angeles Times

"People do feel insecure, their identity has been challenged and we shouldn't ignore that, but churches, I think, have the opportunity to listen to that," said the incoming archbishop.

From BBC