challenged

Example Sentences

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“I was challenged a lot this season and I feel like I embraced everything that was thrown at me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"The new fossil is about 15 inches long with a relatively complex, conical body plan, which challenged many of our expectations for the appearance of early sponges."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Manufacturers across sectors, from transportation to construction, are challenged by tighter inventories, higher prices and increased business uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A slide, meanwhile, would indicate that it would take more than lower rates to get buyers back into a pricey market at a time when consumer confidence is challenged.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“Did Mom and Dad see him?” she challenged.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix