challenged

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However, Mosley deferred to individual militaries when challenged by the BBC on the risk of time-pressured commanders ordering their officers to take Maven's output as being rubber-stamped.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Decision is a setback for the president’s $400 million project, which was challenged by preservationists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A broader market rally is challenged by high oil prices, slow non-tech earnings growth, tariffs, and private credit issues.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

When I challenged Scott on this belief, he seemed unbothered.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Hamilton, again because he was the challenged party, had the choice of position.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis