challenged

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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

Günter’s optimistic concept of a “life drive” is challenged when he takes a job at the Berlin Psychoanalytic Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Gains from here are going to be a little bit more challenged, unless we can get some of those issues resolved in the Middle East.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Nvidia’s new AI chip for personal computers, unveiled Monday, challenged Intel’s core market.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Nobody openly challenged gender boundaries—in spite of the wartime crew cuts and men’s underwear.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein