challenged

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A coalition of states had challenged the fee, arguing it hurt their ability to staff publicly run universities, schools and healthcare systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A stronger-than-expected payrolls print challenged the recession-cuts narrative.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Riquelme has challenged Perez in the election – the first time in 20 years Perez has not stood unopposed – following two seasons in which the club has won no major trophies.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Canseco, the steroids-fueled, defensively challenged left fielder of the Texas Rangers, made a similar blunder on May 26, 1993, when a ball hit by Cleveland’s Carlos Martínez bounced off his head and over the wall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I could have challenged the sandwich to a duel.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows