challenged

Example Sentences

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The judge’s injunction “does not provide relief for all the parents of California public school students, but only for those parents who object to the challenged policies or seek religious exemptions,” the justices added.

From Los Angeles Times

I could have challenged the sandwich to a duel.

From Literature

"He was providing information you couldn't get elsewhere," Sherborne challenged her, suggesting this was the result of "blagging" information from an airline, and producing evidence of phone calls between them at the time.

From BBC

The international segment is key for both companies’ growth as their domestic operations are challenged by softer macro conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a prime example of a platform being challenged and forced to act.

From BBC